Show Notes
Do simple decisions leave you feeling weirdly exhausted? In this episode, I’m talking about ADHD & decision fatigue. From standing in the kitchen unable to decide what to eat, to freezing over work tasks, emails, housework, or social plans… decision-making can feel so much harder when you have ADHD. In this episode, you’ll learn: what decision fatigue actually iswhy ADHD can make decision-making more drainingwhat decision fatigue can look like in real lifehow shame, overwhelm & pe...
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