We are heading towards August. The sun is shining, the BBQs are in full swing, and those long summer evenings feel like a well-earned exhale. And yes - you absolutely deserve the break.

I want you to remember however, that rest should recharge you, not derail you.

Because come December, as the Christmas lights go up, many of us will be asking:

“Why did I not make the progress I wanted this year?”

I do not want that to be you.

This is your mid-year moment. Your chance to pause, reflect, and realign. Your opportunity to shift gears before the year races to an end.

What does success look like to you by the end of 2025?

Maybe it is a new job or career direction. Maybe it is buying a house, launching something new, improving your well-being, or being more present with your family.

Whatever it is, you do not need a radical reinvention, you just need a clear action plan.

I recently joined a mid-year momentum group in my business circles, and it reminded me of something I learned a few years ago: when you stop every few months to reflect, reset, and re-focus, everything changes.

This is the kind of work I do with my 1:1 clients, and inside my Career Reset Workshop - a 90-minute space where we do this together, in real-time. And I would love you to join me.

But first, let me share a sneak peek into what this process involves…

My Reset Framework

This is how I refocus when life gets busy andI need to focus on what actually matters:

• Trust yourself – That thing you keep avoiding? That is probably the thing that you need to do first.  Fear is not a stop sign, it is a sign you are about to grow so lean into it. 
  
  
• Get specific – What does success look like for you by the end of the year?
  
  
• Break it down – Focus on the next 30, 60 or 90 days. What needs to happen?
  
  
• Know what you need – Time? Support? Skills? Space? Be honest.
  
  
• Ask for help – Who can support you? A mentor, manager, coach, friend?
  
  
• Take one action today – Book a call, write the email, open the journal. Incremental progress is still progress.
  
  
• Visualise it – Picture yourself in December saying, “I did it.” Let that version of you pull you forward.
  
  

Some of my biggest wins came from simple, clear plans paired with consistent action. Not hustle or chaos, just clarity.

I have been working hard on my mid-year reset and it feels refreshing to get my energy levels back up! Of course I will be sharing my journey - highs and lows throughout the year so stay tuned. 

Are You Willing to Say No to Go Further?

This is the tough love bit.

If you want change, you will need to make different choices.

Saying no to the 17th social invite and yes to reworking your CV.
Saying no to the default routine and yes to growth in your current role.

I see this all the time - teams doing the same thing day in, day out, expecting something to shift. But if you want more, you have to do things differently!

Remember my blog mini-series on fear? (If you missed it, I recommend going back! Starting with the fear of judgement)

Sometimes we do not act because we worry how it will look. We fear judgment. We fear standing out.

Sometimes people do not like it when others grow, succeed, or dare to dream bigger. It is not nice, and is why I am a huge supporter of people who have big visions, dreams and want to try new things. It is so common it even has a name, Tall Poppy Syndrome. 

And yes, it does sometimes hurt, but their discomfort is not your responsibility.

Your future is. And it is going to be awesome. 

Dave from accounting, or Chloe from projects is not going to give a hoot what you are doing with you life in 5 years time. So don't worry what they think of you now. 

You Can Still Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet

You are at a powerful decision point.

What matters most to you right now?

Focus on that. Create your plan. Get moving.

And if you want support, accountability, and a guided space to build that plan with me, I have two final Career Reset Workshops coming up:

Wednesday 30th July at 8pm
Wednesday 13th August at 8pm

Come join me and walk away with your own personalised year-end roadmap.

Not ready for a workshop? No problem. Start with one journal prompt a day from my free 50 Questions guide and see what comes up.

I can't wait to see you in the Career Reset Workshop. 

Always with love,

Elsa x