How I Outsmarted My Executive Dysfunction With a Fridge Full of Tupperware
Happy Monday Besties,
Anyone who knows me knows I’m such a meal prep girly. It took me a while to realize why meal prepping is so trendy right now. When I first started, it was just an experiment to see if I could cut down on the time I spent figuring out what to eat. But over time, it became one of the most powerful tools in my productivity toolkit. Having meals ready to go has reduced my decision fatigue, kept my energy more consistent, and freed up mental space to actually focus on my work instead of scrambling through the day.
Cleveland Clinic defines decision fatigue as “a phenomenon (as opposed to a diagnosable medical condition) where the more decisions a person makes over the course of a day, the more physically, mentally and emotionally depleted they become. A person experiencing decision fatigue struggles with executive functioning. This can have a wide range of consequences, including impaired judgment”.
So what does this mean? Basically, the more choices we make each day, the more likely you are to make impulsive decisions, or avoid the decision all together. For me, this meant after long meetings, client work, and personal tasks, I was more likely to buy quick, ultra-processed, stress-free meals. Which in turn would leave me feeling not only unhealthy and lazy, but (the way processed food always does) would also cause a negative emotional shift within me.
What Meal Prep Actually Does for Your Productivity:
Reduces decision fatigue.
You don’t need to make a new choice every few hours. You already made it once — and that counts as self-trust.Frees up mental energy.
You stop burning brain power bouncing between food delivery apps or debating what's “healthy enough” to eat. That energy can go toward deeper focus, creative thinking, or just resting.Protects your rhythm.
When you're nourished, you’re more likely to show up fully — emotionally, mentally, and physically. That means fewer crashes and more flow.Supports consistency without guilt.
You’re less likely to skip meals, binge later, or eat in ways that drain you. Meal prep doesn’t mean eating the same thing every day. It just means Future You is taken care of.
A Realistic Way to Start:
Don’t aim for perfection. Aim for support.
Pick 2–3 meals or snacks that actually make you feel good. Prep those.
Think building blocks, not full meals: roasted veggies, seasoned rice or pasta, grilled tofu, washed fruit.
Make it visual: clear containers or a visible section of your fridge labeled “quick wins” helps.
Add variety with sauces and toppings so your meals don’t get boring.
And if your version of prep is just planning out where you’re going to order from in advance? That counts too.
Meal prep isn’t a hustle culture hack. It’s an anchor.
New to Meal Prep?
If this is your first time really trying to prep meals ahead, I highly recommend reading Meal Prep 101: A Beginner’s Guide from Budget Bytes. It breaks things down in a super practical, no-shame kind of way.
And if you want help building a full productivity system that includes your energy, your cycles, your real-life flow — message me below to book a 1:1 coaching call. I’ll help you create something you’ll actually want to stick with.
Because you don’t need more willpower. You need better tools.
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