Why Pressure Makes Thinking Harder Pressure can make thinking feel smaller. You may be trying to solve a problem, make a decision, explain yourself, remember something, organise your thoughts or work out what to do next. But the more pressure you feel, the harder clear thinking can become. Your mind may speed up. Your thoughts…

Why Decisions Feel Harder When You’re Exhausted Decisions can feel very different when you are exhausted. A choice that might have seemed manageable earlier in the day can feel heavier at night. A small decision can feel strangely complicated. A bigger decision can begin to feel almost impossible to hold. You may know the options….