Decision Fatigue: Why Small Choices Feel So Big with ADHD (Copy)

Deciding what to wear, eat, or start first can feel disproportionately hard when you have ADHD. It’s not indecision — it’s decision fatigue.

The ADHD brain burns extra energy managing uncertainty and options, especially when dopamine is low. Over time, even simple choices can trigger avoidance or frustration.

Coaching helps simplify this process using “choice architecture”: limiting options, pre-deciding routines, and creating visual prompts. These small adjustments preserve mental energy for what truly matters.

Less decision fatigue means more freedom to act — and more confidence in your daily flow.

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