S3 E1 - How to Think Less and Feel Clear After a Move
How to Think Less and Feel Clear After a Move - Feeling overloaded by constant decisions after a move
This episode is for you if:
Life abroad is asking too much of you and you feel drained. If small choices feel big and you keep second guessing yourself, or you are stuck in overthinking loops with low energy, this episode offers simple ways to cut noise and feel steadier day to day.but don’t know where to start.
What we cover:
🔹 What decision fatigue is, and why moves make it worse. How a new country resets your autopilot and makes every choice require more effort.
🔹 35,000 decisions a day. What that level of choice does to your focus, mood, and confidence.
🔹 The hidden cost of constant decisions. Why even food, transport, and admin feel heavier when everything is new.
🔹 Tools to simplify without shrinking your life. Micro routines, batch decisions, and the Worth It filter.
🔹 Values-led decisions in a new culture. How to pick your battles and set decide-once rules that fit who you are.
🔹 Rest before decide. Why pausing often beats pushing through when your brain is tired.
Questions to ask yourself this week:
What part of your old working identity do you miss — and what are you ready to leave behind?
Are you putting pressure on yourself to “figure it out” too fast?
What kind of work would feel meaningful to you right now?