I was curious today and asked ChatGPT if there was research on how many decisions the average human being makes in a day. In my mind I estimated about four or five hundred and I thought I was on the high end. It turns out that I was not close. Here’s what ChatGPT reported: “Research suggests that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions per day. This estimate comes from studies on cognitive load and decision-making, which indicate that many of these choices occur unconsciously.” No wonder we feel exhausted at the end of the day. Here’s how researchers determined the number: “The vast majority of our decisions (over 90%) happen automatically or unconsciously. These include minor choices like adjusting our posture, blinking, or deciding whether to check our phone.” I think it’s time for me to head out into nature and take a relaxing walk (oops, another decision).