Decision Fatigue: Why Your Willpower Runs Out
By the end of the day, even simple choices feel impossible. Should you cook or order in? Watch TV or read? The answer to why everything feels harder at night lies in decision fatigue.
Every choice you make depletes a limited mental resource. This is why successful people often simplify routine decisions—think Steve Jobs and his black turtlenecks—to save their mental energy for what matters most.