Week 1: Choose one category (meals or clothing) - Document current approach - Design simple system - Prepare/purchase needed items - Start Monday, no exceptions
Week 2: Add second category - Keep first system running - Apply lessons learned - Refine both systems
Week 3: Add routines - Morning or evening first - Write it down initially - Follow exactly for a week - Then adjust based on experience
Week 4: Environmental/digital automation - One room or digital area at a time - Remove decision triggers - Add automation tools - Make good choices obvious
Month 2 and beyond: - Refine existing systems - Add new categories gradually - Track energy improvements - Celebrate the freedom