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Stuck in the Middle — Issue 212 — Monday September 8 2025

👋 Welcome

Welcome to Stuck in the Middle—the newsletter for people navigating the in-between of life, career, and growth. New here? Reply SUBSCRIBE to stay connected.

🧠 Big Thought

Feeling guilty for being “stuck” is normal—but guilt rarely helps. Instead, it signals unmet needs or values. The true power lies in naming your guilt, understanding its source, and responding with compassion—not self-criticism. This shift opens space for clarity, resilience, and forward motion—even if you’re still in between.

🧰 Money Moves

Free, verified, reliable resources to help you deal with guilt and create momentum:

1. Self-Compassion Break from Dr. Kristin Neff — guided practice:
   https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Self-Compassion-Break.pdf

2. Guilt vs. Shame Worksheet from Psychology Tools — simple distinction exercise:
   https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/guilt-vs-shame/

3. Mindful Journaling Prompts by The Mindful Word — free downloadable journaling guide:
   https://www.themindfulword.org/mindful-journaling-prompts/

🛠️ Tool of the Week

Self-Compassion Break by Dr. Kristin Neff — a short, powerful guided PDF to acknowledge guilt, extend kindness to yourself, and re-ground. All you need is a quiet moment and this link:
https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Self-Compassion-Break.pdf

📰 Reads

Three freely accessible, high-value articles on navigating guilt:

1. “The Difference Between Guilt and Shame—and How Understanding It Can Help You” — Greater Good Magazine:
   https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_difference_between_guilt_and_shame_and_how_understanding_it_can_help_you

2. “How to Deal with Guilt, According to Psychologists” — Healthline:
   https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-guilt#understand

3. “A Practical Guide to Forgiveness and Letting Go” — Tiny Buddha:
   https://tinybuddha.com/blog/a-practical-guide-to-forgiveness-and-letting-go/

🤝 SKOOL COMMUNITY Section

Join our Skool community to connect, share, and grow with others in the middle:
https://www.skool.com/stuck-in-the-middle-community-1730/about?ref=4956bcfb588b4962b89c23002360ff83

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Looking to let go and move forward? Download the “What Can I Let Go Of?” checklist for just $9.99—a straightforward, actionable tool to identify and release what’s holding you back:
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💬 Reply & Engage Prompt

What guilt are you carrying today, and what’s one gentle question you could ask yourself to respond with compassion? Hit reply—I'm listening.

↗️ Share the Relief

If this issue resonated, forward it to someone who might benefit. Helping others release guilt helps all of us move forward together.