The Organize with Lorinda Podcast

Episode 6: Decision Fatigue - The Burnout You Didn’t Know Had a Name

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In this episode of ‘The Organize with Lorinda' podcast, host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Registered Nurse, Professional Organizer, and ADHD Organizing Specialist from Groton, Massachusetts, breaks down why decision fatigue hits so hard, especially if you’re a woman living with ADHD. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • The science of decision fatigue and how the prefrontal cortex works like your brain’s CEO
  • Common signs of decision fatigue - brain fog, irritability, procrastination, impulsivity, and second-guessing
  • Why ADHD amplifies decision fatigue, making small decisions feel huge
  • Practical ADHD-friendly organizing strategies to fight decision fatigue: simplify, automate, and delegate

    • By the end, you’ll have small, doable steps to protect your mental energy, cut down on decision overload, and create ADHD-friendly routines that actually work for your brain.

    Join me inside my free Facebook group, ADHD & Clutter: Women’s Support Circle,  a safe community for neurodivergent women to share tips, find support, and celebrate small wins together.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1830130621259233 

    Free Resources by Organize with Lorinda:

    • Join my free Facebook group ADHD & Clutter: Women’s Support Circle for ADHD-friendly organizing tips and community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1830130621259233
    • Download my free ebooks: The 5-Minute Reset - An ADHD-friendly guide to a calmer space (and a calmer you!) and The 5-Minute Focus Reset - ADHD-friendly ways to stay on focus https://payhip.com/organizewithlorinda

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        • Episode Chapters
        • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
        • 00:21 Understanding Decision Fatigue
        • 00:38 The Science Behind Decision Making
        • 02:07 Decision Fatigue in Everyday Life
        • 03:10 Practical Solutions: Simplify, Automate, Delegate
        • 03:27 Simplifying Your Wardrobe and Meals
        • 04:18 Automating Your Routines
        • 04:45 Delegating Tasks to Save Energy
        • 06:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
        • 07:09 Closing Remarks and Community Invitation
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          The Organize with Lorinda PodcastBy Lorinda Dishington Ortiz