Decision Fatigue – Happy Schools

Drowning in Life?

October 2, 2025

Here are 7 things that will help NOW Reduce the number of decisions you need to make in any given day – Decision making is incredibly tiring under normal circumstances – when we’re feeling overwhelmed, even more so. Some ideas for reducing the number of decisions you make each day include eating the same thing for breakfast every day, getting up at the same time every morning, developing a work uniform and doing a meal plan so you don’t have to decide ‘what’s for dinner’ at 5pm.

Don’t Overthink It – Key Lessons for Teachers

June 26, 2025

Steve Francis

Efficiency

Teachers make countless decisions every day—lesson planning, which student behaviour to address, parent interactions and workload management. If you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing or feeling mentally exhausted from constant decision fatigue Anne Bogel’s book “Don’t Overthink It!” offers practical strategies to break the cycle.

Simplify Your Life Through Routines- part 1

October 31, 2024

Steve Francis

Effectiveness

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with work, deadlines and personal responsibilities, especially at this time of the year. The key to managing these demands and simplifying your life lies in establishing routines. When you structure your day with effective habits, you reduce decision fatigue, save time and ultimately get more done. Here are the first five of ten simple tips to help you create routines that can simplify your life and make your workday more efficient. 1. START YOUR DAY WITH A MORNING ROUTINE A solid morning routine sets a positive tone for the rest of your day. Wake up at the same time daily, hydrate and spend a few minutes doing something calming like stretching…