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By: Christine Hammond LMHC After a ten-hour intense divorce meditation, Brian was exhausted and frustrated that only one aspect of the divorce agreement was resolved. As an attorney and mediator for over 20 years, usually, he was able to accomplish more.   But this couple spent hours bickering over minute issues and refused to listen to reason. Relieved to be finally headed home, he barely remembered driving. His teenage daughter approached him first saying that she “had to” have a motorized scooter. She had lined up her arguments, already picked out the scooter and contacted the owner, and with rapid fire delivered her case as if she was in court. Unable to think straight, Brian requested some time to consider her position. His daughter stormed off yelling about how he was incapable of making quick decisions. Next, his wife approached him. She began downloading her day, talking about work, something about one of the kids and a teacher, another thing about a neighbo...

By: Christine Hammond LMHC After losing a large account over a missed detail in a report, Shaun began to take inventory of his work habits. It was an error that he would normally never miss but he had reviewed the document in the afternoon after a long morning of tough negotiations with another account. Determined to figure this out, Shaun enlisted the help of a coach who pointed out that he might have suffered from decision fatigue. Defining decide and fatigue. The Latin root of the word is ‘cide’. This is also the same root as homicide, suicide, genocide, or insecticide. ‘Cide’ means to cut out or to kill. When a person “decides” they are eliminating options or possibilities. They are effectively killing other choices in favor of one. Fatigue has its origins from the French word with the same spelling and the Latin word “fatigare” meaning to tire. It is weariness from physical or mental exertion. Putting the definitions together.   Decision fatigue is a decl...

By: Megan Muñoz IMH Let’s be honest, decision-making can be difficult. The more factors included in a decision, the more difficult the decision-making process can become. But what can really sabotage decision-making is when we get wrapped up in others' opinions and lose sight of our own. For some, it is easier to balance others' perspectives and thoughts when seeking advice for a decision. Others' thoughts can help us hone in on what we want and give us guidance and direction. But for those who struggle with codependency and people pleasing, decision-making can cause anxiety, frustration and leave us feeling bewildered. People pleasing is different from being receptive to others' feedback and advice. When we are faced with major decisions in life, it is healthy to talk with trustworthy people whose thoughts and suggestions can help guide us along the way. If you are making a decision that includes others, it is important to gather information about what ...