Fewer Decisions, More Energy

I recently watched a very informative video called Why you're so tired by Johnny Harris. Perhaps the most (un)surprising takeaway for me is the impact of decision making on our overall level of energy.

I already forgot the exact reasons behind, but it turns out that our brains are likely to be overwhelmed and fatigued when there are more decisions to make in our daily life. Just think about what you want to order/cook for dinner everyday, and what video you want to watch to accompany that meal.

Besides limiting the number of decisions and living a simpler life, another useful trick is to take coffee naps (a short 20-minute nap immediately after drinking coffee) to get through the afternoons.

Finally, maybe we just need to learn about and sync with our own chronotypes - perhaps some people are just born night owls!