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Eliminate Decision Fatigue and Free Up Mental Energy

You make hundreds of decisions every day, Reader. What to wear, what to eat, when to check email, what to post on social, which task to tackle first … it all adds up.

Even if you love what you do, the constant mental effort can leave you feeling drained before lunch.

It’s called decision fatigue, and it’s a sneaky energy thief that hits WFH entrepreneurs hard. Without the structure of a traditional work environment, our brains have to work overtime to create order and flow.

No wonder we feel exhausted!

But there’s good news: You can reduce decision fatigue dramatically by building more structure into your day.

This doesn’t mean rigid routines or boring to-do lists. It means smart systems that support you, so your brain can focus on what really matters.

Systems to Streamline Your Day

Here are three quick ways to get started:

💡 Create a morning launch sequence.
Like a pre-flight checklist for your day. Include simple actions like “brew coffee,” “review calendar,” “choose top 3 priorities,” etc. Doing them in the same order each day helps your brain shift into work mode without friction.

💡 Designate theme days or time blocks.
When you already know what kind of task fits where (Marketing Monday, Admin Tuesday, or Client Calls after 1pm, for example), you skip the mental tug-of-war and just get to work.

💡 Limit your options — on purpose.
Eat the same breakfast most days (bonus points if you can meal prep them in advance!). Pick a “uniform” outfit for working from home. Use templates for common emails or social posts. Fewer choices = more brainpower for what really moves the needle.

Want to go deeper and finally stop drowning in micro-decisions?

👉 Read the full blog article: How to Streamline Your Day and Avoid Burnout

Your Action Step this Week

Pick ONE area where you’ll simplify your decision-making this week. Whether it’s your breakfast, your inbox, or your morning work startup ritual, choose something small and commit to trying out a new default routine.

Then notice how much easier your day flows when your brain isn’t overloaded with choices.

You’ve got this!

As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email!

Thank you. I appreciate you!

xoxo,
Michele

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I am not afraid of what others think.

I learn and improve from every failure.

I am capable of trying again.

Say it. Believe it. Be it.

From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson


I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe!

I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week!

xoxo,
Michele

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