At MindCareCenter, we often meet clients who admit that starting was easy, but the closer they get to the middle of the journey, the more they feel exhaustion and self-doubt. Dr. Daniel Reinhardt explains – the midway point of a goal is when an inner crisis usually appears. The result is still out of sight, while the effort already invested feels immense. If support is not provided at this stage, the mind seeks an escape, often leading to the desire to give up.
Many clients tell us that at the beginning, ideas feel inspiring and plans appear achievable. But as they move forward, anxiety grows: “What if I’m not capable?”, “Why don’t I see progress?”, “Should I keep going?” At MindCareCenter, we start by helping the person reconnect with the original meaning behind the goal. During therapeutic sessions, we explore not only the objective but also the inner motivation that once made it meaningful. This helps restore interest and reduce pressure.
Specialists at MindCareCenter use emotional regulation techniques, work with the inner critic and resource restoration methods. We help clients see not only the final achievement but also the value of the journey already taken. When the focus shifts from “I must reach perfection” to “I am already moving forward,” tension decreases. Rather than pushing through self-criticism, the person develops resilience and learns to continue at a sustainable pace.
When therapy begins in time – after just a few sessions, we often observe how a client’s internal state transforms. At MindCareCenter, people start noticing small signs of progress, regain confidence and feel more in control of the process. This allows them to move toward their goal not through pressure, but with mindfulness and inner motivation. Such an approach supports reaching completion without emotional exhaustion.
If you feel that your energy is fading while the goal still matters to you – it’s important not to face this stage alone. At Mind Care Center, we help restore motivation, reconnect with your inner driving forces and move through the middle phase without losing yourself.
Previously, we wrote about the “high-achiever” syndrome and perfectionism – when striving for excellence becomes a source of anxiety.