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Decisions Are Best Made in Stages
The current shift in work dynamics emphasizes the increasing role of the mind over physical labor, leading to heightened cognitive demands, particularly in decision making. The advent of AI and automation has compounded this by necessitating more complex decision-making processes than in the past, resulting in decision fatigue. Although it is impossible to eliminate decision fatigue, strategies exist to mitigate its impact. One effective method is to adopt a 'window shopping' approach to decision making, where initial choices are explored without the immediate pressure to decide. This two-phase method involves first assessing options casually before committing to any decisions, which can reduce cognitive load and energy expenditure.