Think of your ability to make decisions as a finite resource. The best way to avoid reaching a stage of fatigue is simply to reduce the number of decisions you have to make. You can try any of the following tips:

Simplify routine choices: Think of your wardrobe, for example. If instead of spending some time choosing what to wear you just go for a similar outfit every day, you could feel less stressed from the very beginning of your day.
Use to-do lists to avoid random decision-making: Lists can prevent you from making decisions you don’t need at that moment. For example, shopping lists help us avoid walking up and down grocery aisles trying to decide what to buy.
Automate simple decisions: You can sign up for automatic bill payments for the regular bills, use a GPS to help you navigate while you commute, etc.
Remove distractions: Engaging with distractions can actually be a form of decision fatigue. Choosing to look at a cell phone, browse social media, or glance at the television could drain your willpower for other tasks later in the day, so limit these distractions as much as possible.
Plan ahead: This could help you eliminate other forms of decision fatigue. A simple example would be to make a meal plan and prepare meals for the week in advance to not to feel too much pressure in the moment.

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