We make thousands of choices every day—but science shows our brains have a limited capacity for quality decisions.

Enter decision fatigue: the silent saboteur behind poor judgment, procrastination, and burnout.

In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Shawn Watson, Neuroscientist and Founder of Senescence Life Sciences, to unpack:

1. What decision fatigue really is (and why it’s not just mental tiredness).

2. The neuroscience behind why your brain defaults to “safe” or poor choices.

3. How stress, emotions, and multitasking accelerate the problem.

4. Practical strategies to beat it—decision lists, mindfulness, sleep, and smarter routines.

Whether you’re a leader, student, parent, or simply curious about brain health, this episode will give you the tools to make better choices, conserve mental energy, and thrive in a decision-dense world.

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