Why Work Drains You—and How to Build Mental Immunity

Introduction

You may work fewer hours and still feel exhausted. The hidden driver is not only workload. It is the complexity of modern work: more information streams, more tools, more stakeholders, and more choices that never fully “close.” This complexity turns into decision fatigue—your capacity to judge, prioritize, and self-regulate gets worn down by constant small decisions. In this article, you will learn (1) how to spot the types of complexity that drain you most, (2) why middle managers are hit hardest, and (3) how to protect your energy with simple defaults, clear “done” rules, and a trainable skill set called psychological capital (HERO). Start small, and make recovery sustainable.

Nick Harrison

Life Coach

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