Tired Decisions Are Bad Decisions

05/13/25 • 22 min

If you're making decisions just to get them off your plate, you're not making good ones. When mental fatigue sets in, clarity goes out the window, and that’s when bad calls happen. You think you’re being productive, but really, you’re just trying to survive the moment.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how mental fatigue sneaks up on high-performers, how it messes with your judgment, and what it actually costs you. You’ll walk away with simple shifts to protect your energy, create space to think, and make better decisions, especially when it matters most.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

How mental fatigue sabotages your decision-making.
Real examples of what fatigue costs you and how to catch it before it does.
Three tactics to protect your energy and plan for better outcomes.

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In this episode, I’ll cover:

How mental fatigue sabotages your decision-making.
Real examples of what fatigue costs you and how to catch it before it does.
Three tactics to protect your energy and plan for better outcomes.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

Previous Episode

Is It Fear or Excitement? How to Catch It Before You Commit

Fear and excitement feel a lot alike in the body. The racing heart, the urgency, the pressure to act quickly. But if you cannot tell which one you are feeling in the moment, you are more likely to make decisions you regret later, either saying no too soon or saying yes too fast.

In this episode, I am unpacking how fear and excitement impact our judgment and why slowing down just enough to catch what you are feeling can change everything. I will walk you through how your brain processes pressure, the myths that trip us up, and what it looks like to pause before committing to a decision you might not actually want.

In This Episode, I’ll Cover:

Why fear and excitement feel so similar in high-pressure moments
The myths that cause smart people to misread their emotions
How to create space between emotion and action so you can lead more clearly

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

Next Episode

What Do They Really Want?

The stakes of a negotiation are usually obvious. But the interests, the things that actually matter to the other person but never make it into the contract, are often overlooked. And when that happens, both sides lose.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between stakes and interests, how to spot what is really driving someone’s decision, and how to use that insight to get better results in every kind of conversation. I share real examples, a simple strategy from Harvard, and three ways you can start applying this today, even if you are not in a formal negotiation.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

The difference between what is on the table and what is driving the decision
How understanding someone’s interests can shift the entire conversation
A 30-second mindset shift that leads to better outcomes

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok