After collecting data, look for patterns:
Time Patterns - When do decisions cluster? - Which times show highest difficulty ratings? - When do you make choices you regret? - What triggers decision avalanches?
Rachel noticed 80% of her poor food choices happened between 3-7 PM. Simply knowing this let her pre-plan afternoon snacks.
Context Patterns - Which environments trigger more decisions? - Do certain people multiply your choice load? - Which tools/apps generate most decisions? - What situations paralyze you?
Emotional Patterns - Which decisions trigger anxiety? - When do you avoid choosing? - What creates decision loops? - Which choices bring regret?
David realized every work email created anxiety about response timing. This single pattern was draining 30% of his mental energy.