Ever feel like you’re living on autopilot, just ticking off tasks, juggling goals, and wondering if it’s all actually leading somewhere meaningful?
You’re not alone. Rethinking your life, your choices, and your direction can feel like trying to read a map in the dark.
That’s where the Triple Lens Framework comes in. It’s a simple but powerful way to step back, zoom in, and reconnect with what truly matters, by looking at life through three key perspectives: the macro, meso, and micro lenses.
Let’s break them down.
1. The Macro Lens: Zooming Out for Clarity
This is your wide-angle view, the 30,000-foot perspective. The macro lens invites you to pause and ask the big, bold questions:
- What do I want my life to stand for?
- Are my goals really mine or inherited from someone else’s expectations?
- If nothing were off-limits, what would my ideal life look like?
This lens is about meaning. According to positive psychology research, having a sense of purpose is one of the strongest predictors of resilience, happiness, and even a longer life.
🧠 Think about it: If someone were giving a eulogy at your future funeral, what would you want them to say about you? Not just your achievements but who you were, how you made people feel, and what you stood for.
Practical Tip: Write your own eulogy. Yes, really. It’s a powerful (and slightly uncomfortable) way to uncover your deepest values and create a clear vision for the life you want to build.
2. The Meso Lens: Designing the Middle Layer
If the macro lens is about purpose, the meso lens is about structure. It’s the bridge between your big-picture vision and your day-to-day actions. This is where your systems, habits, and routines live.
Because let’s face it: clarity is great, but if it’s not backed by action, it stays a daydream.
Researchers like James Clear and BJ Fogg have shown us that small habits, done consistently, are the secret to long-term success. It’s not about willpower, it’s about building systems that work for you, not against you.
🧠 Ask yourself: Are my habits and routines helping me become the person I want to be?
Practical Tip: Do a calendar audit. Look back over the last month, what drained you, and what gave you energy? Shift your schedule to reflect what actually fuels your well-being and supports your long-term goals.
3. The Micro Lens: Mastering the Moments
This is where the magic happens; right here, right now. The micro lens is all about the smallest decisions, the little rituals, and the subtle shifts that shape how you feel day to day.
It’s easy to overlook this level. But research shows that tiny behaviours, like practicing gratitude, engaging in small acts of kindness, or simply taking a mindful breath, have outsized effects on happiness and mental well-being.
🧠 Reminder: You don’t need a life overhaul to feel better. Often, joy is hiding in plain sight.
Practical Tip: Start a “daily joy journal.” Each night, write down three things that brought you joy or made you smile. This rewires your brain to notice the good and helps you build a life that feels better from the inside out.
Making Better Choices, One Step at a Time
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be a little more intentional.
Here’s how to start:
- Simplify the small stuff. Automate repetitive decisions, like what to eat or wear, to free up brain space for what matters.
- Check in weekly. Carve out 10–15 minutes each week to reflect. Are your choices aligned with your values and vision?
- Focus on one thing. Don’t overhaul everything at once. Pick one habit or area of life and start there.
- Pause before acting. When faced with a decision, ask: Does this align with who I want to become? or Will this still matter in five years?