Increasing contributions over time

How do I think about when and whether to increase my contributions beyond the initial three thousand? I have capacity to add more money over time but I'm not sure what criteria should trigger increasing my investment amounts.

Contribution increases should be tied to specific triggers rather than arbitrary decisions. Common sensible triggers include receiving income increases and directing a portion toward investments before lifestyle inflation consumes it, reaching predetermined account milestones that demonstrate the current strategy is working, and periodic reviews where your financial situation has genuinely improved. The behavioral trick that works for most people is automating contribution increases so they happen without requiring active decisions, because most people's natural inclination is to spend available money rather than invest it.

Struggled with irregular contributions for two years because I kept leaving the decision to my future self in a given month. Some months I added money, many months I didn't because something else felt more pressing. Eventually automated a monthly transfer that happened regardless of my momentary financial feelings. The consistency transformed my portfolio growth rate more than any investment decision I made. Automation removes willpower from the equation and willpower is unreliable over long periods: https://good-finance.pro/en/3k-investment/