{"id":34375,"date":"2016-04-19t08:22:55","date_gmt":"2016-04-19t12:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=34375"},"modified":"2019-04-05t13:45:05","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05t17:45:05","slug":"6-steps-to-overcome-decision-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/6-steps-to-overcome-decision-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips to manage decision fatigue: it’s not as difficult as you think"},"content":{"rendered":"

are you overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make as soon as you walk into work? you might have decision fatigue. in one day have you ever felt like you\u2019ve made so many decisions that it would suffice for a whole month? each decision we make adds to decision fatigue.<\/p>\n

according to wikipedia<\/a>, in decision making and psychology, decision fatigue is when the quality of decisions deteriorate after a long period of decision making. thus, causing less favorable decisions for example later in the day in comparison to favorable ones earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

4 examples of decision fatigue:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. reduced ability to make trade-offs<\/li>\n
  2. decision avoidance<\/li>\n
  3. impulse purchasing<\/li>\n
  4. impaired self-regulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    project managers are required to making a lot of decisions. in any management role, especially project management, there will always be adjustments made to the project which requires more decisions.<\/p>\n

    it\u00a0can become very stressful which may cause you to not make a decision at all. if you’re managing a project of any size you will always have a number of\u00a0critical decisions that can affect the outcome of the project. so to help you avoid mental burnout here are 6<\/strong>\u00a0steps to\u00a0help you\u00a0overcome decision fatigue from the huffington post<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    1. make big decisions in the morning:<\/strong> with a fresh mind and no stresses from the day\u2019s activities yet, this is a great routine to set in place. have your most important tasks listed \u2013 maybe 3 or 4 and commit to completing those before end of day.<\/p>\n

    2. choose the simpler option:<\/strong> what\u2019s the easiest thing to do right now? if you\u2019re not a morning person and need some time to get into gear, choosing to tackle lesser priority items on our list can help free up your mind when you have to tackle the bigger items. big decisions require some time, so\u00a0focus on the decisions that you can make immediately that\u00a0don’t require a lot of thought.<\/p>\n

    3. limit your options:<\/strong> the magic number is 3. if you have too many decisions that needs to be made narrow them down to the top 3 that require a solution immediately. this helps to make your decisions making less overwhelming and manageable.<\/p>\n

    4. if it\u2019s not on your to-do, the the decision is no (at least for the day):<\/strong> if something comes up out of the blue and you need to make a decision immediately so a project won\u2019t be delayed then that automatically becomes one of your top priorities. however, if a task or decision arises that doesn\u2019t affect the core responsibilities or top 3 major decisions then saying no to something that can be scheduled for\u00a0a later date is not a bad thing. not getting distracted by\u00a0simpler decisions will help you focus on the overall outcome of your projects.<\/p>\n

    5. done is better than perfect:<\/strong> if your task list is 80% complete but you didn’t get all the item at the top of your list, just accept it. perfectionism can lead to procrastination especially if it\u2019s a task that can be done at a later date or possibly delegated. don\u2019t fall into analysis paralysis and end up taking no action at all.<\/p>\n

    6. make your first decision work:<\/strong> once you make a choice follow through to complete that decision to\u00a0the end. of course problems can arise that complicate the task and probably require more time, effort, or even outside help; if that\u2019s the case move on to the second choice. reschedule an action on the first choice for a later time when you are able to figure out how to move forward successfully.<\/p>\n

    decisions fatigue is not something that will just go away but we sure can learn how to manage it so that it doesn’t interfere with our work and personal life.<\/p>\n

    how do you handle\/overcome your decision fatigue? leave a comment below and let us know.<\/p>\n

    \u201cit is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 tony robbins<\/p>\n

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