The Middle Way Method
Where Top-Down Meets Bottom-Up
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Reflection: Why Journaling Matters
Last week, we explored journaling as a tool for awareness and clarity in Journaling for Awareness: Making Space to See, Feel, and Think Clearly. We saw how journaling creates space to notice thoughts and feelings, uncover patterns, and reconnect with the self behind the system. Rather than a productivity task,...
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Journaling & Reflection: The Power of Awareness and Clarity
Welcome to the first article in our new series, Middle-Way Mastery: Journaling for Awareness, Clarity, and Emotional Balance. Over the next few installments, we’ll explore how journaling can help you clarify your values, track your progress, and create space for thoughtful self-reflection—all through the lens of the Middle-Way Method. This...
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The Rhythm of Progress: Structuring Your Goals for Momentum
“The path to meaningful action isn’t a straight line. It’s a rhythm — of clarifying, adjusting, and moving forward.” Last week, we looked at how to restart stalled projects without guilt or burnout. In Restarting Projects After a Stall, the focus was on regaining momentum through small, low-friction actions and...
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Restarting Projects After a Stall: A Gentle Guide to Regaining Momentum
Have you ever felt stuck with a project that just won’t move? You’re not alone. Last week, you explored how to take stock of ongoing projects and commitments using the Middle-Way Stalled Decision Framework. If you missed it, catch up here. That article helped you identify what’s working, what’s not,...
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Keep, Cut, or Change: A Middle-Way Approach to Reviewing Projects, Goals, and Tasks
Last week’s article explored how to design clear, small, now-oriented tasks that match your real-life energy and capacity. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, shaping your work into something immediately doable can create a sense of momentum. Read the full article here. But what if those tasks...