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Collaborative problem-solving. Scalability. Solutions-based tactics. Results-oriented. Verticals. Delegating opportunities for growth. Synergy. This is just a sampling of the corporate dialectic that inspired our answer to this week’s question on the podcast. Because sometimes, my friends, you have to fight fire with fire in the workplace. And by “fire” we mean “insufferable corporate…

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Making decisions, even small, seemly harmless ones, can wear us down over time. Every day we must decide how to spend every waking minute -- what we eat and wear, what we work on, what we do with our spare time. By bedtime, the average person has made 35,000 decisions. Every decision requires time and energy, and depletes our willpower.

This is called decision fatigue, and it’s different from physical fatigue. You’re not consciously aware of being tired, but you’re low on mental energy. The more choices you make throughout the day, the harder each one becomes for your brain, and eventually it looks for shortcuts. This may cause you to become reckless in your decision-making, acting impulsively instead of thinking things through. Or you may simply do nothing, which can create bigger problems in the long run.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can keep this from happening. Learn you how can combat decision fatigue, replenish your willpower and boost your productivity during a decision-heavy day with these nine simple steps.

Make fewer decisions.

Delegate decisions.

Have a process for making decisions.

Make big decisions in the morning.

Limit your options.

Set deadlines to space out decisions.

Simplify your life.

Stop second-guessing yourself.

Develop daily routines that put less-important tasks on autopilot.

Stephanie: Why do I have to dig?!

Trixie: Because, I have a HOOK. Ya dig?

Stephanie: All right, I dig.

There is a fine line between hard work that provides and enriches, and lonely work that is frenetic and fueled by anxiety about the future.

The Carpenter’s Son, Holy Cross Chapel, Houston, Texas Unless the Lord builds the house,    those who build it labor in vain.Unless the Lord guards the city,    the guard keeps watch in vain.It is in vain that you rise up early    and go late to rest,eating the bread of anxious toil,    for he gives sleep to his beloved. Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a…

One of the most valuable things a manager can do is delegate work. This allows them to focus on more important tasks and allows their team members to get involved in more exciting projects.Although a manager must delegate work, it can take much work to do correctly. This article will walk you through steps to help you become a more effective delegator. Being able to delegate work can make you a better manager, as it allows your team members to participate in exciting projects.

Find The Work

Some tasks are crucial and require personal attention, while others are business-critical. Before you start delegating work, it’s essential to consider the implications of doing so and the importance of the project. Although it’s only sometimes possible to delegate all of the tasks, it’s still possible to let someone else do the work if they have the necessary skills and experience. Just make sure that the result is your responsibility.

Be Able To Let Go

First-time managers can be challenging when it comes to delegating work. They might feel like they are risking their work by letting someone else do it. Although learning to delegate is a skill, it should not be something you are afraid of every time. Instead, practice giving small tasks away to ensure that you and your team members are comfortable doing them. Developing your delegation skills will take some time, and team members may need more time to finish the work. By delegating work, you are giving your team members a chance to improve their skills and take one more task off your plate.

Clarify Priorities

One of the most critical factors that a manager should consider when delegating work is the task’s priority. Having a clear understanding of the priority of the work will help them make the best decision regarding delegating. An effective way to clarify priorities is by connecting work to the company’s and team’s goals; clearly understanding how your work matters can help you prioritize and get the most out of your work. 

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