Halfway There: A Kind Mid-Year Reset for Your Business
If you’re staring at the calendar this month and quietly thinking: “It’s already July and I’m nowhere near where I thought I’d be…” You’re not alone.
That sinking feeling of being “behind” seems to sneak up every summer, doesn’t it?
You scroll through Instagram, see everyone else announcing launches, celebrating milestones, and somehow looking like they have it all figured out. Meanwhile, you’re over here wondering if you’ve wasted half the year just… keeping your head above water.
If that’s you right now, take a deep breath.
You don’t need to burn it all down or reinvent yourself overnight to move forward.
You just need to pause. Honor what’s already here. And choose your next step kindly, intentionally.
You’re already further than you think.
Why You Might Feel Stuck Mid-Year
Here’s the thing:
The more ambitious and thoughtful you are, the more likely you are to move the goalposts on yourself.
You forget what you’ve already achieved because you’re already fixated on what’s next.
You dismiss your progress because it wasn’t loud enough, fast enough, perfect enough.
You see everyone else’s highlight reels and think you’re the only one fumbling through.
But the truth is — you’ve already done more than most people ever will.
You left a path that wasn’t right for you.
You started something from nothing.
You’ve served clients. You’ve made an impact.
You’ve kept going even when it was hard.
And that counts.
You Don’t Need to Start Over
Too often, when we feel stuck, our first instinct is to throw everything out and start again.
But what if you didn’t have to?
What if, instead of tearing it all down, you gave yourself permission to simply Reset — gently, at your own pace, and in your own way?
You don’t need a dramatic reinvention.
You just need a quiet recommitment.
A Kind Mid-Year Reset Ritual
Here’s a simple, gentle Reset ritual designed to work with your natural rhythms and what lights you up — instead of pushing harder or hustling through.
Take 15 quiet minutes, grab a notebook, and try these four steps:
Step 1: Delight in Your Wins
Instead of a rigid “list,” close your eyes and think back over the year so far.
What moments made you smile? Feel proud? Feel like yourself?
Maybe it was…
a kind client email that made your whole week.
saying no to something that didn’t feel right.
the quiet satisfaction of sending an invoice and getting paid for your brilliance.
carving out a morning just for you.
Write down at least three “spark moments” — even if they seem small — and let yourself really feel them. Soften into the memory of that pride or ease.
Step 2: Gently Name & Release What Feels Heavy
Now, instead of “fixing” anything, simply name what feels heavy, frustrating, or out of sync.
You might ask yourself:
What’s draining me?
What feels sharp or tight when I think about it?
What would I love to put down, even just for now?
Write down two or three of those things, then close your eyes and take a slow exhale as you imagine setting them down beside you.
You don’t need to solve them today — just let yourself put them down.
Step 3: Let Desire Speak
Instead of forcing a big, intimidating goal, ask your heart:
How do I want to feel in my business by the end of this year?
Try these prompts:
What would feel really good to experience before the year ends?
What would light me up?
If I could create just one memory I’m proud of from this year, what might it be?
Write down any words, images, or even colors that come to you. Keep it simple. Let it feel inviting.
Step 4: Choose a Spark
Finally, pick just one next step — something light and doable, not heavy and punishing.
Ask yourself:
What feels like a spark I can follow this week, toward the feeling I want?
Maybe it’s:
emailing a past client you loved working with.
blocking one morning for focused creative time.
updating your “wins” folder with a client testimonial.
taking 30 minutes to dream about your next offer.
Write it down. That’s enough.
You’re Already on Your Way
The business you dream about doesn’t live in some far-off future version of you.
It lives in the you who is already here, showing up, trying again, choosing to keep going even when it feels messy.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to feel proud of yourself.
You don’t have to wait until it’s perfect to take your next step.
You’re already halfway there. And you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Take a breath. Look at how far you’ve come.
And when you’re ready, take the next, kind step forward.
If you’d like more support in creating your own Reset with structure, clarity, and confidence, I’d love to help you craft your next chapter. Get in touch here to learn more about my 90 min Power & Purpose Reset session.