Ever tried to write something after a day full of decisions?

This episode explains why your creativity stalls—and how to fix it.

This episode unpacks the hidden cost of modern decision-making—and why your brain might be too drained to do the work you actually want to do.

Mia explores the science of decision fatigue, the rituals of iconic creatives, and how a simple 15-minute buffer can protect your creative energy. You’ll learn why sameness is a secret weapon, how your yoga pants might be your genius uniform, and how to build a personal decompression chamber for your mind.

If you’re a solopreneur, writer, or thinker who feels burned out before you even begin, this episode gives you back your spark.

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The Focus Routine

Still trying to create after a dozen morning decisions?

Steal my beautifully uncomplicated buffer ritual. It's designed for brains like yours (and mine).

It’s free, ADHD-friendly, and linked in the show notes.

👉 authenticnetworker.com/focusroutine

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Wavelength

Wavelength is our cozy, smart coworking space for solopreneurs and creatives with real lives and real brains.

If you’re tired of trying to focus alone, come work beside us—same time, same rhythm, less resistance.

👉 authenticnetworker.com/wavelength

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Studies Proving You're Not Just Being Dramatic

• Levitin, D. J. (2014). The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload. Dutton.
• → Shows that decision-making consumes more neural energy than complex creative work.
• Baumeister, R. F., & Tierney, J. (2011). Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. Penguin Press.
• → Reveals willpower and decision-making draw from the same mental resource; includes judicial decision fatigue study.

Turtlenecks, Rituals, and Creative Workarounds

• Isaacson, W. (2011). Steve Jobs. Simon & Schuster.
• → Details Jobs' daily uniform as a decision-reduction strategy.
• Currey, M. (2013). Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. Knopf.
• → Highlights creative professionals using repeatable routines to protect focus.

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