1. Prepare Your Tracking Tool: Tonight, set up your simple tracking system. Notebook, phone app, or voice memos—choose what you'll actually use. No elaborate spreadsheets.
2. Schedule Your Snapshot Day: Choose a typical day this week for your 24-hour audit. Not a holiday or unusual day—you want representative data.
3. Set Hourly Reminders: During your audit day, set phone reminders every hour to ensure you're tracking. It's easy to forget when absorbed in activities.
4. Identify Your Category: Based on initial observations, guess which category drains you most. You'll test this hypothesis during your Week 2 deep dive.
5. Recruit an Audit Buddy: Find someone to do this with you. Comparing results provides insights and accountability. Plus, misery loves company when you see your true decision count.