"When you're cognitively overloaded, the prefrontal cortex goes offline, and your more primitive limbic system takes over. Stress hormones like cortisol spike, preparing your body to act on instinct rather than careful consideration."
"In survival mode, the brain does two things reliably: it reaches for what feels familiar, and it avoids anything that feels threatening or overwhelming."
"Difficult, value-additive and important projects become even harder to take action on, while straightforward tasks like email processing and doing the dishes end up sucking up your most valuable energy of the day."
Cognitive overload affects motivated and capable individuals, causing them to struggle with important projects despite recognizing their significance. Instead of procrastination, the brain's prefrontal cortex becomes inactive, leading to reliance on the limbic system. This shift results in stress and instinctual responses, making it difficult to engage with complex tasks. Consequently, simpler tasks consume valuable energy, leaving important projects neglected and unaddressed over time.
Read at Fast Company
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