Rob AndersonLead Coach/ Principle Owner, Stand Sure Coaching · Spending time in collaborative conversations with clients

Stop Self-Monitoring: Your Brain is DRAINED! #shorts

11 Mar 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief YouTube short, the speaker explains that constantly monitoring oneself creates cognitive load, which drains mental energy. He outlines the physiological and psychological effects: increased cortisol, decision fatigue, reduced authenticity, heightened anxiety, and the exhaustion that comes from performing rather than simply being present.

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