Many of us walk around making so many micro decisions every day that we lose a tremendous amount of energy from it. What do you do to manage it?
Some adults have learned how to manage this while others have not and continue to struggle with this on a daily basis, then you add in all the stuff they HAVE to do for the kids. Decision overload sets in fast and the effect on the mind and body can have significant impact on others around us. We must learn to manage this and the best way is to have a clear plan and to pre-make as many decisions as you can before you are in the moment.
Sound tough…Imagine how a child feels when they are running from one place to another, being asked to perform all day for others and not being fully prepared for the decision fatigue that is gonna set in very early on. Then, when they can’t deal anymore, and they are not really aware of why, adults come in and try to “hold them accountable” for something that takes a lot of energy and brain power. This is a recipe for disaster…!
So, what can you do?
You can implement the “Dinner Table Routine” which is a series of simple questions followed by a simple journal action to plan out the following day with as many premade decisions as possible. If any of you do this, please comment on how it goes for you. And if you aren’t doing this with your families, leave a question or a comment about why and how you think it could help.
Or…Just comment 👉 “DINNER TABLE TEMPLATE” if you want me to DM you my free dinner table plan and the template I use to reduce my decision fatigue and save my brain power for the stuff that matters, like talking to my kids 😉