{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Grief Makes Decision-Making So Hard (Especially for People Pleasers)","description":"Have you ever stared at a simple decision and felt completely frozen? What should I do with their belongings? Should I go to the family gathering? Do I stay busy or rest? Do I say yes or no? When you're grieving, even everyday decisions can feel exhausting. Your brain is already carrying the weight of loss, and if you're someone who tends to put other people's needs ahead of your own, decision-making can become even more overwhelming. In this episode, we're talking about why grief affects your ability to make decisions, how people-pleasing adds another layer of stress, and practical ways to stop carrying everyone else's expectations while you're trying to heal. You'll learn: Why grief creates decision fatigue How people pleasing shows up after loss The connection between guilt and decision-making How to tell the difference between kindness and self-abandonment Simple ways to make decisions when you're overwhelmed Why it's okay to disappoint others while caring for your grieving heart If you've been feeling stuck, exhausted, or afraid of making the wrong choice, this episode is for you. Struggling to give your children a fun summer while you are grieving? Get help here. ","author_name":"Catholic Grief Coach","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/418655","html":"