Decision fatigue

Decision fatigue can subtly increase irritability, indecision, risk-avoidance, and self-doubt, particularly later in the day or week. It is important to be able to recognise signs such as mental fog, disproportionate stress over small issues, or feeling ‘drained but not physically tired.’ By reducing unnecessary mental load, you can protect patient safety, improve mood, and finish the day with more psychological energy left for life outside the clinic.