Why Constant Input Is Draining Your Brain—and How to Regain Control for More Peace

About this episode

Donna Tashjian shares strategies to combat decision fatigue and enhance well-being through morning routines, boundaries, and gratitude.

In this insightful interview, Donna Tashjian shares practical strategies to combat decision fatigue, emphasizing the importance of morning routines, setting boundaries, and cultivating gratitude to enhance decision-making and overall well-being. keywords decision fatigue, mindfulness, productivity, boundaries, gratitude, morning routine, mental clarity, stress management key topics Decision fatigue and its impact on daily life Practical morning routines to start the day with clarity The importance of setting boundaries in work and personal life Using gratitude and joy to reduce stress and improve decision-making The role of upper brain responsiveness in making thoughtful decisions takeaways Start your day with a 15-minute routine to reduce decision fatigue. Set clear boundaries for work and personal life to protect your mental space. Practice gratitude and joy throughout the day to foster calmness and clarity. Respond rather than react by engaging your upper brain before making decisions. Silence notifications and set specific times for checking emails and social media. guest name Donna Tashjian Titles Master Decision Fatigue: 7 Strategies to Regain Control How to Make Better…

People in this episode

Host: Walter Dusseldorp

Guest: Donna Tashjian

Topics covered

• Decision fatigue
• Morning routines
• Setting boundaries
• Gratitude
• Mental clarity
• Stress management

Keywords

• decision fatigue
• mindfulness
• productivity
• boundaries
• gratitude
• morning routine
• mental clarity
• stress management

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Master Decision Fatigue: 7 Strategies to Regain Control, How to Make Better Decisions with Less Stress

More episodes of S.M.A.R.T. Performance "A Leaders Blueprint to Sustainable Success!"

• The Surprising Power of Extroverted IT Leaders in Building Thriving Teams · May 29, 2026 · 19 min
• The Four Surprising Elements That Can Boost Your Leadership Self-Efficacy · May 29, 2026 · 17 min
• The Secret to Transformative Conversations: Listening Deeply, Not Responding Fast · May 25, 2026 · 17 min
• How Self-Awareness of Your Nervous System Transforms Leadership Under Pressure · May 13, 2026 · 17 min
• The Hidden Power of Negotiating Salary — How a Million-Dollar Difference Accumulates · May 13, 2026 · 19 min
• Why Working Longer Hours Won't Make You More Successful—and What Will · May 7, 2026 · 19 min