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Decision Fatigue Gauge
Why can't I make this decision? Overload, avoidance, missing information, or conflicting values each need a different response. This names the cause.
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Formula used
Identifies primary cause from avoidance pattern, overload indicators (decisions made, backlog, energy depletion), stakes, and fear of wrong choice. Each cause maps to a specific next action.
Worked example
High backlog, low energy, multiple competing decisions: decision overload. The fix is rest, not more analysis. Avoiding one specific decision with low energy: avoidance — the decision is probably already made.
Common questions
What's the difference between decision fatigue and avoidance?
Decision fatigue is a genuine capacity problem — too many decisions depleting mental resources. Avoidance is a different thing: the capacity is there, but the decision has an uncomfortable answer you'd rather not look at directly.
What should I do if the cause is conflicting values?
Write down what each option optimises for. Then ask which of those things you would regret not prioritising in five years. That reframe usually resolves the conflict.
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