You Keep Me Sane
For 8 years, Aileen and Julie have been each other's sounding board from opposite sides of the globe – Aileen in London and Julie in Melbourne.
They have navigated everything – motherhood, relationships, menopause, health, grief, and everything in between – through daily voice messages. These exchanges often became lifelines, and now they share that space with their listeners.
In You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie hold honest conversations on life's challenges, growth, and connection. They lend an ear and share heartfelt insights, creating a space that allows both them, and you, to be human.
Listeners are encouraged to write in with their own experiences and topics, becoming part of the conversation that feels like a chat with close friends.
You Keep Me Sane
Decision Fatigue: The Tiny Decisions Draining You | Sanity Check No. 30
Episode Overview:
This week, we hit that point where the mental tabs were maxed out - and it wasn’t about the big stuff. It was the what’s for dinner, the laundry, what vitamins to give the kids, the endless little choices that chip away at your sanity. We talk about decision fatigue and how it creeps in when your brain just can’t carry any more. From turtles to t-shirts, it’s not always the weight of the decision, it’s the volume.
Key Discussion Points:
- What decision fatigue really looks and feels like
- Why the small, daily decisions are sometimes the hardest
- How perimenopause, parenting and running a household or business add to the mental load
- Letting go of guilt when your brain says “enough”
- How to pause, hand over decisions, or just leave them for tomorrow
Listener Takeaways:
- You’re not broken if you can’t face the laundry pile or another meal plan
- It’s okay to not decide - sometimes that is the decision
- Mental rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity
Join the Conversation:
Have you felt this kind of decision fatigue lately? Tell us what tipped you over - was it the washing, the vitamins, the inbox? Drop us a DM or voice message. We love hearing your stories and sharing this space with you.
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Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.