Everyone of us has a unique way of working. Some of us are better at being efficient at different times of the day. When it comes to being creative, I usually find it good to have silence and be alone. It is usually past the hour of 10 at night when the house is quiet and the dog is resting nearby. My mind seems to be free to wander and dream into the “land of possibility.” Because I am not under pressure to excel; I just come up with ideas. I also have known for years that this was NOT the ideal time to deal with major issues. I used to tell my family not to discuss major issues past 9 pm. I was just too mentally fatigued.
I learned when my oldest child was born, that I should never exercise later in the evening. I took a water aerobics class late in the day when he was a toddler. It totally backfired. Even though I had a second wind that went into effect about that time, exercise seemed to make me alert until the wee hours of the morning and then the next morning I was fatigued.
So I want to address here decision fatigue. I read an article in the SUCCESS Magazine (November 2016) issue on it. Visionaries like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and Matilda Kalh were mentioned. The article commented on how they all had the same wardrobes so that they would not waste precious time making the decision of what to wear. They had a flawless appearance without worrying about what they looked like. 
I can see the value here. It is the whole idea that many parochial schools turn to so they cut out competition among students or their parents trying to out do one another. It saves financially in the long run too. Many companies market themselves nicely having a uniformity dress solution that identifies their brand. But this idea of having a pattern in place saves energy for making decisions. The mind can focus on more important issues with clarity.
Do you have practices that are habitual and intentional to keep yourself from wasting energy thinking about things? Perhaps it is the way you take notes, or follow up on things. Is it using the app Evernote, a means of clipping and storing information you’ll need in the future?
The article called ON AUTOPILOT by Jeff Vrabel suggests making important decisions early in the day. Knowing how you function is a relevant factor here. A fellow businessman I know is an early bird. He along with people like my spouse always got up at 5:30. Knowing your internal clock can make you very efficient. By the way, if you are having sleeping issues, one of the best ways to conquer problems is to go to bed and rise up at the same time each day. It is often difficult if your job has varied hours.
Vrabel suggests that if you are not able to make a decision, put it off. Postponing a decision may provide extra clarity. It is better not to rush. Rest may be the ingredient you need to make a good choice.
The bottom line for beating decision fatigue may be a combination of things. Whatever works well use it and throw out what doesn’t. Have a great day and the energy you need to pursue your passion. “Delight in Living”
Happy Presidents’ Day!