Decide once.
Stop re-deciding.

Clearline is a decision journal with 40 guided entries. Each one walks you through options, criteria, a gut check and a review date, so a choice gets made on paper and stays made.

Get Clearline for US$21

Printable PDF + fillable version. One-time payment.

01 / Problem

Sound familiar?

I made the decision. Then I made it again at 2 a.m.
I ask five people and end up more confused.
I keep a tab open for every option, for weeks.
Once I choose, I keep wondering about the other one.

02 / Framework

Four fields. Every entry.

Options

List every realistic option, including “do nothing”.

Criteria

Name what matters before you compare. Weight it 1–3.

Gut check

Note your instinct separately, so it informs without hijacking.

Review date

Pick the day you’ll look back. Until then, the case is closed.

03 / Contents

What’s inside

01	Quick-start guide — how to use the four fields in under ten minutes	8 pp.
02	40 guided decision entries — one two-page spread per decision	80 pp.
03	Criteria library — 120 example criteria for work, home, purchases and plans	6 pp.
04	Small-decision log — one-line entries for everyday choices	4 pp.
05	Review pages — what you expected, what happened, what you learned	10 pp.
06	Pattern index — spot the kinds of decisions you tend to delay	2 pp.

04 / Process

How it works

Open a new entry when a choice starts looping
Write the decision as a single question at the top.
Fill the four fields
Options, weighted criteria, gut check. Most entries take 15–20 minutes.
Choose and write one sentence why
The “why” line is what you read when doubt shows up later.
Set the review date and close the page
When the date comes, use the review page to learn from it.

05 / Fit

Clearline is for

People who overthink everyday and big choices
Anyone who wants a written record of their reasoning
Readers who like structure, lines and checkboxes
Planners, managers, students, freelancers

Clearline is not for

Anyone looking for someone to decide for them
Financial, legal or medical decisions that need a professional
People who want an app with notifications
Readers who want motivation instead of method

07 / FAQ

Is this therapy or medical advice?: No. Clearline is an educational journaling tool. It is not therapy, counseling, or medical, legal or financial advice.
What happens when I use all 40 entries?: You can reprint the entry pages as often as you like for personal use.
Can I use it digitally?: Yes. The fillable PDF works in most PDF readers and note-taking apps.
Is there a subscription?: No. US$21 once, and the files are yours.
How long does one entry take?: Usually 15–20 minutes. The small-decision log takes under a minute.
Will it tell me what to choose?: No. It helps you lay out your own options and reasons clearly. The choice is yours.

Decide once.Stop re-deciding.