Mid-Year Reset: Because You’re Allowed to Change the Plan
- Terri Seydel
- Jul 15
- 2 min read

Here we are—halfway through the year.
Take a moment. Seriously. Not the “cross-an-item-off-the-list” kind of moment.The “what-the-heck-do-I-even-want-anymore?” kind.
Let’s be honest—plans made in January were crafted by a version of you who might’ve been clinging to holiday cookies and high hopes. That version wasn’t wrong. But you’ve lived six months since then. You’ve gathered new intel. You’ve changed. And your plan is allowed to change with you.
The Power of the Mid-Year Check-In & Reset
Most people wait until they’re completely burned out, sick, or numbed by their own routine to evaluate their choices. Let’s NOT do that.
Instead, this is your invitation to recalibrate.
What’s working? What’s draining you? What have you been tolerating instead of thriving through?
This isn't just about goals—this is about alignment. And the trickiest part? Sometimes our bodies know before our brains catch on.

Your Body: The Honest (and Loud) Co-Pilot
That recurring tension headache? The Sunday scaries that now start on Friday? The energy crash you’re blaming on age, but might actually be burnout dressed up as “busy”?
Your body is always sending you data. Are you decoding it?
That’s where my new book Body Language: Listening to Your Body’s Clues for a Healthier You steps in.

It’s not a fluffy wellness read—it’s a guide to becoming your own health detective. Inside, you’ll learn how to spot patterns in your symptoms, connect dots between your lifestyle and your wellness, and (here’s the best part) advocate for yourself with confidence.
Think of it as your mid-year mind-body reset button.
Reset does not equal Quit. It Means You’re Paying Attention.
A mid-year reset is not an admission of failure. It’s a flex. It means you’re awake at the wheel. That you’re done with autopilot and ready to steer with intention.
You don’t need a milestone to take better care of yourself. But if you’ve been waiting for a sign?
Here it is.

Try This: Your Mid-Year Mini Reset Ritual
Grab a journal and a cup of tea, and then ask yourself:
What do I crave more of this year? (Don’t filter it. Let the real answer land.)
What needs to go? (A habit, an expectation, a relationship, a belief.)
Where is my body asking for a truce? (Scan for signals—not symptoms to silence, but messengers to meet.)
What one small shift would feel like a kindness to myself right now?
And if your body’s been raising its hand for attention—start with Body Language. You’ll learn how to track your symptoms, uncover hidden stressors, and create a wellness plan that actually fits your life. Because self-care isn’t bubble baths—it’s paying attention to the signals and doing something about them.
Here’s Your Mid-Year Nudge
Realign. Reconnect. Rewrite. This isn’t the halftime show. This is the pivot point.
You don’t need a permission slip. But in case you want one:
You, my friend, are allowed to shift, reset, and reinvent. Not just once a year—but whenever your body and soul whisper that it’s time.
Let that be your true north for the rest of the year.