Knowledge without action is just entertainment. Here's your path from decision-fatigued to decision-free:
Month 1: Foundation Building
Week 1: Complete your decision audit - Track every choice for 24 hours - Identify your top 3 energy drains - Notice your depletion patterns
Week 2: Start automation - Pick one category (clothes or food work well) - Create simple system - Follow it religiously
Week 3: Add batching - Choose highest-volume decision type - Schedule dedicated batch times - Defend boundaries fiercely
Week 4: Implement first framework - Create rules for one decision category - Write them down - Use consistently
Month 2: Momentum Building
Week 5-6: Expand automation - Add second automated category - Refine first system based on experience - Start connecting automations
Week 7-8: Develop frameworks - Create 2-3 more decision templates - Apply good enough standards - Track time saved
Month 3: System Integration
Week 9-10: Add digital tools - Implement 1-2 key apps - Create simple automations - Reduce notification noise
Week 11-12: Begin delegation - Identify decisions others could handle - Start with smallest handoffs - Gradually expand
Months 4-6: Optimization and Expansion
- Refine all systems based on real use - Expand to new life domains - Deepen successful strategies - Share systems with family/team
Months 7-12: Mastery and Maintenance
- Quarterly system reviews - Seasonal adjustments - Annual complete audit - Continuous refinement