Your frameworks should reflect your values and life situation. Here's how to build them:
Step 1: Identify Recurring Decisions Track decisions you make repeatedly: - Where to eat - What to wear - How to spend evenings - Which tasks to prioritize - What to buy
Step 2: Define Your Values What matters most in each category? - Health vs. Convenience - Quality vs. Price - Time vs. Money - Novelty vs. Familiarity
Step 3: Create Decision Criteria Turn values into specific rules: - Restaurants: 4+ star rating, under $30/person, within 15 minutes - Clothing: Fits dress code, comfortable, makes me feel confident - Evening activities: Restores energy, aligns with goals, includes family
Step 4: Test and Refine Use your framework for two weeks, then adjust. Too restrictive? Loosen criteria. Still taking too long? Tighten constraints.