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Simplifying our environment can help in reducing decision fatigue and increasing productivity from "summary" of Essentialism by Greg McKeown

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with choices and distractions, simplifying our environment is essential for maintaining focus and productivity. By eliminating unnecessary stimuli and clutter, we can reduce decision fatigue and free up mental energy for more meaningful tasks. This concept is at the core of essentialism - the disciplined pursuit of less but better. When our environment is filled with excess, our minds become overwhelmed with choices and information. This leads to decision fatigue, a state in which our cognitive abilities are depleted from making too many decisions. As a result, we become less effective at prioritizing tasks and making important choices. Simplifying our environment helps alleviate this burden by streamlining our surroundings and reducing the number of decisions we need to make on a ...
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    Essentialism

    Greg McKeown

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