I realize that what is a routine for experienced digitizers, can be quite overwhelming for newcomers. Digitizing is an art, like painting a picture. There are flexible rules you can apply, important is that you start your work in a smart way.

One of the very basic procedures is to just plan your punching ahead by sequencing your color changes in a logical and rational way, whenever possible. Avoid repeating unnecessary color changes.

Run your design through your head first before you start to digitize.

Have a look at the image showing the full design/logo and the individual color changes with the suggested sequence from 1 to 6. Therefore, rule number one is: Plan your strategy ahead !