The Hidden Cost of Creative Decision Fatigue

05/08/2025 11 min Episodio 5
The Hidden Cost of Creative Decision Fatigue

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Ever record take after take and still feel unsure which one was right?It might not be a creative block. It could be decision fatigue.In this episode of The Cognitive Performer, we break down what really happens when your brain gets overloaded — and how it quietly shapes the choices you make during creative work.You’ll learn: How small, invisible decisions stack up during a sessionWhat fatigue does to your planning, flexibility, and creative flowWhy defaulting to “what usually works” isn’t always a good thingHow to spot the signs of mental drain before it tanks your performanceSimple science-backed ways to protect your energy and outputSubscribe to the newsletter for bonus content, behind-the-scenes extras, and a free glossary of neuroscience terms:👉https://thecognitiveperformer.comGot a question you’d like answered on the show?Send it my way: [email protected] for listening — and don’t miss next month’s episode on dopamine: the buzzword, the brain chemical, and the reality behind the hype.