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The Hidden Cost of Cognitive Load (and How to Reduce It Fast)

Intro

Overwhelm isn’t a sign of failure — it’s a sign your brain is juggling too much. Reducing cognitive load is the fastest way to regain clarity.

Creative Readiness Domain: Think

This domain helps you simplify your mental environment so creativity can flow

Core Insight

Small reductions in mental load create big increases in clarity.

How to Apply It (Step-by-Step)

  1. Identify — Choose one decision you make daily.
  2. Pre‑decide — Lock in that decision for the next week.
  3. Observe — Notice the mental space it frees.

Micro‑Challenge

Remove one decision from your day today.

Reflection Prompt

What did you notice once that decision was no longer on your mind?

Call to Action

Our Think module teaches you how to reduce cognitive load systematically.