You don’t feel exhausted because you have too much to do. You feel exhausted because too many decisions are still open.

In this episode, I break down how “open loops” — the unresolved questions quietly spinning in your brain, are driving your mental load and keeping your nervous system activated all day long. I share the simple decision framework I teach my clients that instantly brings relief. This isn’t about better organizing. It’s about deciding differently. And when you do? Everything shifts.

In this episode, we unpack:

1. Why unfinished decisions drain more energy than a full calendar
2. What “open loops” are and how they secretly drive mental exhaustion
3. The four most common loops: leadership, relational, daily focus, and parenting
4. Why your brain treats undecided as urgent
5. The 5 decision options that immediately close loops and create relief

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