What Will Define Your Second Half of 2025? A Guide to Refocus and Realign to the Results You Set Out For
- Alison Nissen
- Jun 3
- 4 min read
Every January, I’m flooded with the same message: New year, new you. It’s as if the calendar flips and suddenly I’m expected to become a shinier, more disciplined version of myself.
Do you feel the same way?
What if this fixation on January is holding us back? What if the pressure to set annual resolutions is more of a cultural habit than a personal need?
Every year, when June comes around, I take a moment to revisit the intentions I set for myself at the beginning of the year. Did I save more and spend less? Did I submit my application for that award I feel confident I could win? Did I declutter that closet?
When I say no to any of these, I throw up my hands and say, “Forget it.”
That’s the beauty of the June Reset. At the year's halfway point, when January's momentum has slowed, we have a chance to refresh. A mid-year check-in provides a proactive way to adopt a more realistic approach rather than an all-or-nothing mindset.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that meaningful change must align with a calendar date, rather than our readiness or real-life rhythms. I know my personal growth doesn’t follow a 12-month cycle—I’d bet that yours doesn’t either.
It occurs in bursts, pauses, setbacks, and retries. Shorter time periods, such as quarters, months, weeks, or even single days, can be more effective for establishing and achieving goals.
Why?
Shorter intervals create more flexibility and open space for unexpected detours. They encourage course correction without guilt, making the journey feel much lighter and more enjoyable.
Rather than anchoring our progress to just one moment of determination in January, regularly checking in with ourselves is more like adjusting the sails of a boat while we’re enjoying the journey.
Named one of the best books for healthy living of 2021, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by behavioral scientist Katy Milkman, discusses time-based landmarks—such as Mondays, the first or fifteenth of the month, or birthdays—that motivate us to assess and, if needed, realign our goals with the concept of "fresh starts.” These meaningful moments, Milkman explains, provide a “clean slate,” enabling us to release previous setbacks and foster ongoing progress toward our long-term aspirations.
In The 12 Week Year, New York Times bestselling authors Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington propose a novel approach to planning by dividing the year into 12-week intervals. They argue that these condensed cycles instill urgency and enhance focus, enabling us to deliver more consistently and attain improved outcomes. By transforming the long 12-month period into four intensive 12-week sprints, we generate the necessary momentum to accomplish greater feats in a shorter span.
Embracing a mindset that moves away from strict annual cycles and welcomes intentional, flexible approaches can create a positive shift in your perspective. It opens up exciting possibilities and encourages adaptability in your journey. rhythms, you truly reclaim your personal narrative.
I encourage you to choose a timeframe—whether that’s quarterly, weekly, or something else—and to embrace the REVEL WAY® as you set goals that truly resonate with you.
Begin with a Vivid Vision that paints a vision of who you're becoming, not just what you’re achieving.
Align Actions today with small, consistent steps that inspire you to embrace your vision today rather than waiting for tomorrow.
Embrace a Growth Mindset! Think about what your future self would want you to do today to pave the way for success tomorrow—maybe enrolling in a class, planning networking opportunities, or joining a conference. Every little step counts!
Finally, Celebrate Joy with every small step you make. Remember, it’s not just about reaching goals; it’s about uncovering meaning, relishing movement, and feeling the excitement of momentum along the way.
So, let’s drop the pressure to be “new” every January and instead focus on being real—real with our time, our energy, and our goals. The June Reset isn’t a do-over; it’s a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t happen on schedule—it happens in motion.
When we trade rigid resolutions for regular reflection, we create space for progress that feels personal and sustainable. We move from guilt to growth. From stuck to steady. From all-or-nothing to always-be-becoming.
You don’t need a new year. You need a next step.
Choose your rhythm. Honor your pace. Set your sights with purpose. And let the REVEL WAY® guide you—not just to who you want to be, but to the joy of becoming.
Need a June Check-In Worksheet?
Make a List of Your January Goals | Make a List of Your Year-to-Date Successes | Make a List of Your Year-to-Date Setbacks |
📝 What was your original intent? 🧭 Was this realistic or too vague? 📅 Is this still relevant to your current season? 🔥 Was it driven by internal or external motivation? | 🌟 What helped you get there? 🎯 Even partial progress counts 👏 Small habits or mindset wins? 🙌 How did you overcome obstacles? | ❓ Why didn’t it stick? 🔍 Pattern or habit blocking success? 💡 Reframe or replace with a new 12-week goal 🧠 Self-compassion: What did I learn? |
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About the author: As the co-founder and Chief Storytelling Officer of Revel Coach, a career growth platform, Alison Nissen helps leaders perfect their business pitches and online presence through storytelling. Successful executives use key storytelling points to engage their audience and gain market share because they know good storytelling is the best form of marketing, recruiting, and fundraising. Write Your Book NOW! Mastermind enrolling now.
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