How To Do A Mid-Year Life Reset – So You Can Make The Most Of The Rest Of 2025!

Real talk for a second… Let’s take a minute to reflect on the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Would you say you’re on track, ahead, or behind on your progress? How do you feel about these goals now, versus how you felt about them at the beginning of the year? 

Taking a moment for a mid-year check-in is incredibly beneficial for your well-being and overall progress. Life moves quickly, and without regular reflection, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut or completely forget about the big beautiful goals you created plans for on January 1st.

You know the ones I’m talking about… That novel you’ve been thinking about for years, the dream body you committed to finally achieving, the business that’s just begging to be born.

Are you still running full speed toward these dreams guns-blazing, or did they somehow, somewhere in the last few months, slip off the radar and get put on the back burner?

If the latter part of that question resonates with you, don’t worry girl, you’re not alone. Luckily, it’s a simple fix!   

Why is a mid-year reset so important?

A mid-year reset allows you to pause, breathe, and assess where you are versus where you want to be (or where you had planned to be by this point).

This practice is about more than just goal-setting or feeling bad for not making the progress you’d planned to make by now; it’s about reestablishing your priorities and ensuring your habits align with your bigger picture going forward so that you can finish the year off stronger than you started. 

When you do a life reset, not only do you create space to celebrate your achievements so far, but you also allow yourself to recognize areas that might need some attention. 

It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, recalibrate, and redirect your focus towards what truly matters. This mid-year pause isn’t just about looking back; it’s about planning forward with renewed energy and intention.

A mid-year check-in can also help alleviate stress and prevent burnout. By taking stock of your mental, emotional, and physical health, you can make necessary adjustments to maintain balance. 

It’s also an opportunity to prioritize self-care, refine your routines, and set meaningful, achievable goals for the rest of the year (or tweak the ones you originally made).

Ultimately, this reset routine can help you stay aligned with your values and aspirations. It’s never too late to make changes and steer your life in the direction you desire.  

It’s time to reset, restart and refocus! Let’s get into it…

Step 1: Reflect on the First Half of the Year

Before we dive into setting plans in motion for the second half of 2025, it’s super important to first take stock of the last six months. 

Here’s how:

Celebrate Your Achievements

Ask yourself the following questions: What progress have you made thus far? What went right? What worked? What did you do well? What changes were easy for you to make? What part of this process brought you joy? Thank yourself for the hard work you’ve already put in, and praise yourself for everything you’ve achieved so far. No win is too small!

Acknowledge the Challenges

Now identify the things that didn’t go so well. What did you struggle with? What obstacles did you face? What didn’t go according to plan? Challenges are a part of EVERY success journey, so accept them for what they are = learning opportunities.

This brings me to my next point..

Identify Lessons Learned

What can you do differently? What have you learned in the process? How have these experiences made you a better person? How can you use these lessons to adapt and show up as the most successful version of you from now on? What things would you like to keep doing?

Now that you’ve gathered some valuable insights from the first half of 2025, it’s time to rewrite your plan for the rest of the year. 

Now comes the fun stuff!

Step 2: Set Clear and Meaningful Goals

Revisit and Revise Your Yearly Goals

This is your opportunity to review the goals you set for yourself on January 1st. Revisit your “why” for each and consider whether these goals still hold value for you. It’s okay if your priorities have changed and something no longer feels aligned for you. This is what this whole process is about!

Make four lists: 

• List 1: Write down all the goals you’ve decided to let go of for now. These might be goals that no longer resonate with you, but you can always revisit them at a later stage. Give yourself permission to put them aside for the time being.
• List 2: Write down the goals you will be adjusting. These might be goals that still align with your values but need some tweaking as you reestablish your priorities. How could you approach these goals differently?
• List 3: Write down all the goals you still feel called to tackle head-on. Remember, this exercise is about prioritizing what matters most to you, at this time in your life.
• List 4: Write down any new goals you feel drawn to explore. Is there anything new or different you’d like to try?

Related: Journal Prompts to Help You Get out of a Rut and Find Clarity

Step 3: Set New Objectives Aligned with Your Growth

Now it’s time to outline your blueprint for the next six months. How can you use what you’ve learned thus far, and create a bulletproof action plan to success? If you need help with setting and achieving goals, read this.

Look back on what you wrote in step 1. How can you readjust to get closer to achieving these goals? How can you navigate obstacles that might come up? What habits do you need to implement? Check out this post on how to build habits that last.

Identify the key priorities you need to focus on to get you from A-B.

Step 4: Re-invigorate your inspiration

Now that you’ve created your goal-achieving blueprint, it couldn’t hurt to add a sprinkle of fresh inspiration to the picture! 

You can do this by…

• Creating a vision board that motivates you and reflects your intentions for the next six months
• Visualizing your goals and dreams and how good it would feel to finally achieve them
• Decluttering your space and organizing your environment to start your new journey on a clean slate
• Revamping your daily routine and establishing a balanced schedule to ensure the important stuff gets done

Related: How to Create a Morning Routine for Success

If you need a stronger dose of motivation, check out this post.

Remember that your goals aren’t set in stone. Life is dynamic, and so are you. It’s okay to pivot! 

Taking the time to realign and refocus mid-year empowers you to stay true to your path while being open to change. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what’s working and what’s not, ensuring that your daily actions are in alignment with your deeper values and desires. 

Remember, a mid-year reset is a compassionate practice. It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and give yourself the grace to adjust your course. Stay kind to yourself, celebrate your progress, and remain open to the beautiful evolution of your goals and dreams!

Let us know how your mid-year reset went in the comments below. As always, we’d love to hear from you!

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