Do you look at your January goals and feel like you’ve done nothing. Or maybe you’ve achieved some things, but your heart doesn’t feel fully satisfied. You might even feel like you’ve changed and those old goals no longer match who you are now. Guess what? That’s normal. Life changes, people grow, and goals evolve.

So instead of stressing, let’s do something better — let’s reset. Not by pushing ourselves harder, but by checking in, gently and honestly. This is your chance to realign your goals and your life without any guilt, pressure, or shame.

Let’s walk through how you can do a mid-year reset, one step at a time.

1. Look Back Without Blaming Yourself: Before you set any new goals or restart anything, take a moment to reflect. Ask yourself:

- What goals did I set earlier this year?

- Did I actually want those goals — or did I feel pressured to choose them?

- What has worked for me so far, and what hasn’t?

This is not a time to beat yourself up. Be kind to yourself. You’re not lazy or unmotivated — you’ve just been doing your best, and that’s enough. Take this time to notice, not judge.

 2. Let Go of Goals That No Longer Feel Right: You are allowed to change your mind. If you set a goal in January that no longer feels good, meaningful, or realistic, you can let it go. Maybe you wanted to save a huge amount of money, or lose a certain amount of weight, or start a side hustle. But now you’re in a different place. Your energy, your focus, or your values have shifted. And that’s okay.

Letting go of a goal is not failure, it’s wisdom. You’re choosing what works for you now, not what you thought you wanted six months ago.

3. Ask: What Do I Really Need in This Season?Now that you've released what no longer serves you, ask yourself this:

- What’s really important to me right now?

- What do I need more of — peace, structure, energy, focus?

- What do I want to feel by the end of this year?

You don’t always need to aim for big, loud achievements. Sometimes, the best goals are simple things like:

- Getting better sleep

- Learning to say no

- Taking care of your body

- Creating space for your mental health

- Real growth starts with real goals — not perfect ones.

4. Change the Timeline — You're Not in a Race: Here’s the truth: not everything has to happen fast. There’s no rule that says success has to come in six months or that goals must be completed by December 31st. So if you need more time, take it. If you need to slow down, slow down.

There is no shame in moving at your own pace. What matters most is not how quickly you arrive, but that you're heading in the right direction.

 5. Build Habits That Support You: It’s not just about setting goals. It’s about creating small daily habits that help you reach them — even on the days you feel tired or unmotivated. 

So instead of saying:

❌ “I’ll work out every day.”

Try:

✅ “I’ll move my body for 10 minutes most days.”

Instead of:

❌ “I’ll finish my book by August.”

Try:

✅ “I’ll write one page every Saturday.”

Start small. Stay consistent. Be gentle with yourself. Small steps really do create big change.

6. Create Your Own Fresh Start: You don’t need a new year to begin again. July is a new page. You can reset your space, refresh your routine, or rewrite your goals. You can even wake up tomorrow and decide, “I want to try again.”

Some ideas for your mid-year fresh start:

- Make a short "Second Half of the Year" vision list

- Write new affirmations and place them where you’ll see them

- Set a daily reminder that says: “This is your reset season.”

- Let go of what didn’t work — and don’t look back

A reset doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes, it's as simple as choosing peace, and choosing yourself.

'Let's End With This Thought...

What if this season isn’t asking you to do more but to do less with more meaning?

What if your next breakthrough isn’t in pushing harder but in pausing long enough to hear yourself clearly?

You don’t have to rush.

You don’t have to compare.

You don’t have to prove anything.

You just have to come back to yourself.

So, dearest reader, let July be your reset. A time to reflect, realign, and move forward with confidence not pressure.

You’re not starting over. You’re just starting again and this time, with more awareness and peace.

So, Tell Me in the Comments:

What's one thing you're choosing to let go of this month?

And what’s one gentle goal you want to reset or realign with?

I’d love to hear from you. Tag me on Instagram @Abbey_Space_ or reply to this post — let’s reset together.