Founders make hundreds of decisions daily—big and small. But when decision fatigue kicks in, choices become rushed, delayed, or just plain exhausting. The stakes? Slower growth, burnout, and costly mistakes. How do you cope with decision fatigue? 1. Simplify routine decisions (e.g., set routines, checklists) 2. Delegate & automate (e.g., workflows, team support) 3. Prioritize & time-block (e.g., schedule high-impact decisions) 4. Self-care & mindfulness (e.g., breaks, exercise, therapy) 5. Something else that works for you? Let’s hear it! --- This post was migrated from connect.com and was originally published at an earlier date.
I sit on it and ponder. Sometimes I think I am wasting time, but inevitably, if I’m forcing a response to a decision that I’m not yet sure about, I pay for it later. So I let it simmer, and at some point, a decision that feels right - emerges. In terms of URGENT decisions - I do discuss with team, get their feedback, and go from there… --- This post was migrated from connect.com and was originally published at an earlier date.
I first aim to avoid decision fatigue. When you have expressed a clear vision of what the purpose is, why it matters, and what it will look like at the end, you empower yourself and others to make decisions independently. Decisions are harder when things are more nebulous. In addition, teaming agreements help with delegation of decisions before they come to you. Lastly, when they arise, I ensure I have the space and energy to make the decisions in a more relaxed manner—even taking a deep breath and asking myself, “What would I love?” Often, the answers are right in front of us, and we need to give ourselves the space to listen and decide. --- This post was migrated from connect.com and was originally published at an earlier date.