We tend to think of fitness as a physical effort alone, but of course, that’s not true. There are thousands of decisions to make as you progress to a healthier body and mindset that can cause significant cognitive overload.
- For instance, are you going to follow a certain diet or workout regimen?
- What are the central principles of that workout plan?
- How might you learn the form of complex movements such as the overhead press so you don’t injure yourself?
- How can you maximize the range of motion of such complex movements?
- What days are you going to do that movement?
- For how many reps?
- At what weight?
As you can see, there are many different ways to determine a way of getting fit, and this is just one example. Add a full-time job on top of that, and perhaps even a family you’re raising, and soon your ability to make executive decisions can feel strained. Let alone if you’re having a little trouble with your sleep of late, such as when caring for a newborn.
How might you reduce cognitive overload in such circumstances? Let’s consider some solutions, outlined below:
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