The mid-year reset.

As the second half of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect, realign, and set new goals to ensure you finish the year strong. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you get started:

Reflect on the Past Six Months

Begin by evaluating the first half of the year. Celebrate your successes and acknowledge the goals you’ve reached so far. Many times we believe we haven't accomplished as much as we have, and writing it down can help you see what you've done and what there is still to do.

• 6-Month Start:?Reflect on the goals you didn’t achieve and try to understand why. This insight can help you adjust your approach. Now write down what you can accomplish in the next six months.

Prioritize Your Objectives

Decide what’s most important for the remainder of the year. Focus on key areas. Identify the areas in your personal and professional life that need the most attention.

• 6- Month Start:?Set SMART Goals:?Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This will take big ideas and put them into actionable steps - it'll give you a place for jumping off instead of just a list of to-dos.

Break Down Goals into Actionable Steps

Big goals can be overwhelming. Break them into smaller, manageable tasks. Create milestones.?Divide your main goal into smaller milestones and set deadlines for each.

• 6- Month Start:?Outline daily or weekly tasks that will progressively lead you to your main goal.?

Stay Flexible and Adaptable

Life is unpredictable, and circumstances can change.?Be?open to adjustments. Be prepared to tweak your goals and plans as needed. It's ok to go back a few steps to move ahead - sometimes there are pauses in our progress. This doesn't mean we've failed or won't reach our goal, it just means we need to redirect our path.?

• 6- Month Start:?Maintain a positive mindset and stay committed, even when facing obstacles. Review your SMART goals progress and your reason why you want to achieve them. Usually, this will help you push past doubt.

Track Your Progress

Regularly reviewing your progress keeps you on track. Use tools like journals, apps, or planners to track your progress.

• 6- Month Start:?Set periodic reviews to assess your progress and make necessary adjustments. For example, I use the first of each month to review and refresh. I look at my overal goals, then break down steps for the month, then each week. When I close my planning workbook, I am ready and know my plan for the next 30-days.?

Seek Accountability and Support

Involve others in your goal-setting journey. Share your goals. Tell friends, family, or colleagues about your goals. Their support and encouragement can be motivating. They can also help when you need to pivot on your plan or start having doubts. We all need cheerleaders, mentors, and people that will push you forward when you're stuck.?

• 6- Month Start:?Find an accountability partner. Partner with someone who will help you stay accountable and motivated. That can be a friend, a business or wellness coach, a church or community leader, or a colleague or family member.?

Celebrate Your Achievements

Recognize and reward yourself for reaching milestones. Celebrating small wins can help you achieve big goals. Take time to celebrate your smaller achievements. It keeps you motivated.

• 6- Month Start:?Treat yourself when you hit a major milestone or complete a goal. It’s a great way to reinforce your hard work and dedication.?

Setting goals for the second half of the year gives you a chance to realign with your vision and make the most out of the remaining months. Remember, the key is to set realistic goals, break them down into manageable steps, stay flexible, and celebrate your progress along the way. Here’s to a productive and successful second half of the year.

Happy goal setting!

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