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Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to overcome decision fatigue – decluttering tricks to make everyday life less exhausting

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If something as simple as picking out what to wear in the morning is exhausting, then you may be suffering from decision fatigue. But what is it, and how do you overcome it?

Decision fatigue is a form of mental tiredness that results from having to make too many decisions in a short space of time. It can result from something as serious as work, or as menial as picking what to wear each day from a full-to-bursting closet. The result is low mood, stress, and even physical exhaustion.

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