Ep 55: Why High Achievers Feel Exhausted Right Now (Decision Fatigue, AI, and Modern Burnout)

Why does life suddenly feel like it requires a response every minute?

In this episode, Emily Greenway, MPH breaks down the hidden exhaustion many professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs are experiencing right now — not from working harder, but from making too many decisions.

We are living in an accelerated world. Emails, content, AI tools, constant information, and nonstop opportunities are forcing the brain into continuous reaction mode. The result isn’t just stress. It’s cognitive overload and decision fatigue.

This conversation explores:
• why you feel mentally tired even when you’re productive
• how modern work environments keep people stuck in reaction mode
• why more strategies and productivity systems aren’t solving burnout
• what “self-leadership” actually means psychologically
• how internal guidance improves clarity and decision-making
• why timing matters more than effort
• how rituals and reflection improve mental processing

Emily also explains why the future advantage in leadership will not come from speed, output, or working harder — but from discernment and the ability to choose well.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, constantly behind, or unsure what direction to take next, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your brain and why pushing harder isn’t fixing it.

What You’ll Learn

• What decision fatigue actually is

• Why modern life creates constant mental pressure

• The psychology behind reaction mode living

• How information overload impacts clarity

• Why productivity doesn’t equal direction

• A practical framework for clearer choices

• How to regain mental focus and orientation

Resources & Links

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