Today we'll talk about why we experience a slump in the evening and what to do about it. And it's not about physical fatigue. Dorofeev has a great term for this — "mentalfuel".

The concept is this: in the morning, the tank of mentalfuel is full, so we actively tackle complex tasks. In the evening, when the tank is empty, even simple tasks feel overwhelming. This state is called ego depletion.

Its cause lies in the decisions you made during the day. Because each one consumes a limited resource.

But the main problem is that in this state, our self-control is reduced. As a result, we more often choose quick pleasures. Mindlessly scrolling YouTube, munching on chips.

And the peak occurs in the last 2-3 hours before sleep. The cognitive brake is worn out, and all quick pleasures are within arm's reach.

The result is that we lose control in the evening and scold ourselves in the morning. But the fact is, we physically didn't have the ability to "pull ourselves together." All the resource was spent during the day.

Therefore, promising not to give in to temptation next time leads nowhere. It's not about willpower, but about depletion of cognitive resources. It's like trying to convince a car to go another 100 meters when the tank is empty.

Okay, so what to do?

1. Plan your evening in advance. Then in the evening you won't have to choose. Following a pre-set plan is easier than making decisions on the spot.

2. Environment is either your enemy or your ally. If you're a sweets fan, don't keep them in sight. If you get stuck on Telegram, block it a couple of hours before sleep.

3. Complex tasks only during the day. Leave for the evening only what doesn't consume mentalfuel on an industrial scale.

And most importantly: evening apathy is not a bug, but a feature. It's the body signaling: "Enough decisions for today, time to rest if you don't want to burn out."

You can ignore this signal, but not for long. Better to accept and embrace the idea that our resources are limited. And that's normal.