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Decision fatigue is commonly described as a thinking problem — too many choices, too much information, too many responsibilities competing for attention. But for many adults, decision fatigue doesn’t come from confusion or lack of clarity. It comes from emotion.

When decisions begin to feel heavy, draining, or overwhelming, it’s often because each choice carries emotional weight beneath the surface. Even small decisions can feel exhausting when they’re tied to fear of disappointment, conflict, regret, or responsibility for how others will feel. Over time, the emotional cost of choosing becomes more draining than the decision itself.

Understanding decision fatigue as an emotional experience — rather than a logical failure — can bring clarity and relief to