Mid-Year Reset: 21 Inspiring Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now
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Hi, I'm Janice, the artist and creator behind Hamletta Studios, a playful little corner of the internet where creativity, joy, and intentional living come together in the form of cute stationery, encouraging stickers, and art that makes you smile.
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Today I wanted to talk about mid-year reset! Half the year has come and gone. If you’re anything like me, you might be wondering where did the time go?
Whether you’ve crushed your goals or fallen off the wagon a bit, a mid-year reset is the perfect way to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.
One of the easiest and most surprisingly helpful ways to kick off your reset is by asking yourself a few honest questions. The kind that help clear the mental clutter and get you thinking about what actually feels good moving forward.
In this post, I’m sharing 21 thoughtful, creative, and encouraging questions you can journal about, doodle around, or simply reflect on as you prepare for the second half of the year. And don’t forget to grab the free printable at the bottom of this post to make your own reset ritual extra special!
Before we begin, here’s a little reminder for your heart:
| ✨ I give myself permission to pause, reflect, and begin again. ✨ |
✨ What Is a Mid-Year Reset?
Somehow, we’ve already hit the halfway point of 2025. Whether you’re totally crushing your year goals, drifting a bit, or feeling like you’ve taken on too many things, a mid-year reset is your invitation to pause, take stock, and realign with what actually matters to you.
Think of it like a little pit stop before the next leg of your journey. Just a low-pressure life audit where you check in with your goals, habits, and mindset. It’s not about judgment or “catching up.” It’s about gently asking yourself:
What do I really want the rest of this year to feel like?
You don’t need a new planner, a 5-year life plan, or a productivity coach to figure that out. You just need to ask yourself a few good questions. Journaling is the perfect way to help you sort through your thoughts, reconnect with your priorities, and get clear on what you want next.
This is the perfect time to revisit the goals you set at the beginning of the year and ask:
Are these goals still relevant?
What have I learned so far?
What routines or habits need a refresh?
What am I ready to let go of?
You’re not throwing everything out. You’re just adjusting. A mid-year reset challenge can help you revise what’s no longer working, set new goals for the remainder of the year, and make sure your energy is actually supporting the life you want.
Whether you're focused on personal growth, mindfulness, creativity, or just trying to stay on track with daily habit, this is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and pivot if you need to.
It’s not too late to reset.
It’s not too late to feel good about your progress.
It’s not too late to make changes that align with where you’re going.
So take a breath. Give yourself credit for what you’ve done so far. And let’s make the second half of the year something that feels just right for you.
How to Use These Questions to Ask Yourself
There’s no “right” way to do a mid-year reset, just the one that feels good to you. These reflection questions are here to spark insight, clarity, and maybe even a tiny breakthrough. Here are a few ways you can use them:
Journaling
Grab a blank page in your journal or planner and start writing. Don’t worry about being neat. Just let the thoughts flow and pen write. This is your space to reassess your year goals, reflect on your season of life, and reconnect with the life you want.
Art Journaling
Use paint, stickers, magazine cutouts, washi tape. Illustrate your thoughts or go full collage mode if you want. Creative expression can bring a different kind of clarity, especially if traditional writing feels stiff. This is a great way to feel your reset, not just think it.
Planner Check-In
Add your insights directly into your calendar, vision board, or weekly pages. Highlight any goals still relevant, refresh your routines, or set small intentions for the second half of the year.
No Pressure
You don’t have to answer everything at once. You don’t even have to finish. Pick a few that speak to you and come back later. This isn’t a productivity test. It’s a reset challenge for your mind, your heart, and your priorities.
The goal here is personal growth, not perfection.
Just take some time, check in with where you are, and realign with where you’d like to go.
As you sit down with these questions, keep this in mind:
| ✨ I can reset without rushing. My goals can evolve with me. ✨ |
21 Questions to Ask Yourself for a Mid-Year Reset
Reflect on the First Half of the Year:
What’s one thing I’m really proud of from the last six months?
2. What surprised me—in a good way?
3. What challenges taught me the most?
4. What did I let go of that needed to go?
5. What areas of my life felt out of alignment?
Reset Your Mindset:
6. Where am I being too hard on myself?
7. What’s one belief I’m ready to leave behind?
8. What new habits would support the life I want?
9. What routines feel nourishing (not draining)?
10. What do I need more of—creativity, rest, connection?
Realign Your Goals:
11. Which of my original 2025 goals still matter to me?
12. Which goals no longer feel aligned, and that’s okay?
13. What do I want to feel when I achieve my goals?
14. What’s one small step I can take this week?
15. What’s something big I want to begin planning for?
Reignite Your Joy:
16. What’s been bringing me joy lately?
17. What’s something playful or creative I’ve been putting off?
18. How can I celebrate small wins more often?
19. What do I want to experience before the year ends?
20. Who or what inspires me right now?
21. If the next 6 months go beautifully, what would be different?
Free Download: Mid-Year Reset Journal Pages
Want all 21 questions in one easy spot and in a super adorable and playful printout?
I put together a cute little one-pager you can download and keep in your journal or planner. It’s perfect for when you want to hit pause, check in with yourself, and reset your mindset for the rest of the year. Whether you’re journaling over coffee, curled up on the couch, or sneaking in a quiet moment during nap time, these questions are here to guide you back to what matters.
It’s Not Too Late
And remember, as you move into the second half of the year:
| ✨ It’s not too late to feel good about the rest of the year. ✨ |
A midyear reset doesn’t have to be some big dramatic thing. Sometimes it’s just about taking a breath, noticing what’s been feeling off, and tweaking things a little. These questions are here for when you want to pause and make a quiet little shift.
Start fresh today. Or tomorrow. Or whenever you feel like it.
