1. What Is Decision Fatigue and How Does It Affect Your Brain? with Dr Shawn Watson

Ever feel like your brain is fried after a long day of decision-making? You're not alone! In this first episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist and entrepreneur) and Michelle O'Brien (Mum, marketer, and marathon runner) break down the science of decision fatigue and its impact on your brain. 🤯

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What decision fatigue is (and what it's NOT!)

• How modern society fuels decision overload

• The physiological effects of decision fatigue on your brain 🧠

• Why sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue 😴

• How decision fatigue affects athletes, parents, and professionals 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👩‍💼👨‍💻

• Actionable strategies to manage decision fatigue and make better choices 💪

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 01:51 Understanding Decision Fatigue

• 10:25 The Impact of Modern Society on Decision Making

• 15:35 Physiological Mechanisms Behind Decision Fatigue

• 22:14 Strategies to Combat Decision Fatigue

• 30:06 Personal Experiences with Decision Fatigue

• 39:51 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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Leave a comment below! 👇 Let us know what you thought of the episode and what topics you'd like us to explore next.