Episode

22. How To Make Clear Decisions When Your Brain Feels Foggy

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Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf
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Mar 25, 2026
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Summary

When you’re overwhelmed, even simple decisions feel impossible. Today you’ll learn why your brain shuts down under pressure, what decision fatigue really is, and the tools that help you think clearly when everything feels like too much. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-make-decisions-when-youre-overwhelmed   Download The Clarity Compass: A Tool for Deciding When You’re Overwhelmed: https://abbymedcalf.com/clarify-compass   Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack .   You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations ✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby _________   Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week!  https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/    👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries   👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook   👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book  ____________________________ Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.   Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop   A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. G…