Her Boss Brain

Episode 18: Your Brain Is Not Lazy — It’s Overloaded: The Truth About Decision Fatigue

Pallavi Jain

In this eye-opening episode of Her BOSS Brain, Pallavi Jain breaks down one of the biggest hidden energy drains in your daily life: decision fatigue. If you’ve ever felt sharp in the morning but completely mentally wiped out by 4 PM, this episode explains exactly why.

Pallavi reveals the neuroscience behind why your brain “logs out,” how every tiny choice drains your mental battery, and why even simple decisions can feel overwhelming by the afternoon. Through relatable stories and powerful analogies—from Costco to Netflix—she shows how too many choices silently exhaust your focus and motivation.

Most importantly, you’ll learn practical, science-backed tools to reclaim your clarity: decision batching, simplifying daily choices, the “three big rocks” method, and a 60-second reset that instantly brings your brain back online.

If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, distracted, or overstretched, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening inside your mind—and how to lead it like a boss.