The calendar flips to June, and suddenly there’s a subtle pressure in the air.
You blink and realize the year is halfway over—and you’re livin’ on a prayer.
The goals you set in January?
You’ve rocked some. You’ve whiffed others.
Some are still chilling on that dusty to-do list where good intentions go to die.
And maybe... you forgot to set any goals at all.
If you're neurodivergent—especially ADHD flavor—thinking about all this can stir up a swirl of emotions: guilt, confusion, urgency, dread.
So let’s take a moment to pause.
And give yourself a little (or a lot of) grace.
Midyear planning isn’t about playing catch-up or fixing the past.
It’s about reconnecting with what’s important to you right now, and gently reimagining what comes next.
It’s a reset.
A check-in.
A moment of clarity in a world that’s so distracting our brains barely have time to breathe.
Why the Midyear Pause is Powerful
Most traditional planning systems are built around linear, high-achieving productivity.
Set a goal in January. Crush it by December.
Easy, right?
Except it’s not.
Especially not for our brains—which work in bursts, cycles, or spirals.
Brains that crave novelty and struggle with consistency.
Brains that start strong… and then fizzle out, get distracted, or overwhelmed.
If that sounds familiar, then a midyear pause isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
It gives you space for:
- Recalibration – What’s still working? What’s not? What needs to change?
- Reconnection – Are you still chasing goals that matter to you?
- Refocusing – What actually deserves your energy in the months ahead?
Back in my corporate days, I had the most amazing boss.
Every June, he’d hold midyear reviews. We got the full report—what we were doing well, where we needed to grow, and how we could improve before year-end bonus time.
That simple structure—a clear checkpoint—helped me know where I stood and what to do next.
A midyear reset gives you that same permission:
To change course.
To recommit.
To rewrite the next six months—your way.
The ADHD Brain and the Myth of the Annual Plan
Let’s be honest—many of us love a fresh start.
New planners. New notebooks. New goals. January is peak dopamine season.
The gyms are packed, the vibes are high.
But by spring?
The sparkle fades. Life gets real. The fancy planner gathers dust.
And suddenly, we’re wondering:
Did I fail… again?
You didn’t.
That’s just your unique executive function at work.
ADHD brains often thrive with seasonal planning, 90-day sprints, or project-based rhythms.
A rigid 12-month master plan? That’s a fast track to burnout, overwhelm, and shame.
Midyear gives you a natural checkpoint—without judgment.
You’re not starting over. You’re starting again—with more wisdom, more clarity, and more compassion.
What Midyear Planning Can Look Like
You don’t need a corporate retreat or a stack of productivity books to do this well.
In fact, the best midyear planning is often simple, visual, and reflective.
Here are a few ADHD-friendly prompts to guide your reset:
- What am I proud of so far this year?
- What did I try that didn’t go as planned—and what did I learn from it?
- What projects or priorities feel heavy, expired, or no longer aligned?
- Where do I want to focus my energy from July to December?
- Most importantly: What do I need to feel supported as I move forward?
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about aligning with what actually matters.
Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
A lot of neurodivergent folks resist planning because it feels like a trap.
We make a beautiful plan… miss a few steps… fall behind… and cue the shame spiral.
We tell ourselves we’re lazy, flaky, broken—when really, the system wasn’t built for us in the first place.
But what if your plan could flex with you?
What if it had buffer zones, dopamine boosts, and space for real life?
Midyear planning, when done right, isn’t about perfection.
It’s about permission.
Permission
- To pause
- To pivot.
- To reimagine what’s possible.
It’s not about catching up on everything you didn’t do.
It’s about deciding what’s still worth doing—and what gets to be left behind.
Rock the Ritual, Not the Rollercoaster
You don’t need to wait for burnout—or a backstage meltdown—to recalibrate.
One of the most powerful things you can do as a neurozesty human is create rhythm in your year through intentional pauses.
Midyear is your moment for a soundcheck.
- Turn up the volume on what’s working.
- Cut the noise on what’s not.
- Change the tempo.
- Switch tracks.
- Remix your goals entirely—because you’re allowed to evolve.
You’re not on a runaway rollercoaster.
You’re the one holding the mic.
Midyear planning helps you get back in sync with your goals, your energy, and your unique rhythm.
You Deserve a Fresh Start
If the first half of the year felt like a blur—or a bust—that doesn’t mean the second half has to follow suit.
Midyear is your chance to step out of the fog and into your power.
You get to choose what comes next.
Not based on “shoulds.”
Not based on someone else’s timeline.
But based on your brain, your values, and your version of success.
Ready for a Guided Reset?
If you’d like support crafting your plan in a way that feels empowering, flexible, and doable, I invite you to join me for:
Power Planning: The Midyear Reset
It’s a live 2-hour workshop where we’ll reflect, recalibrate, and build a brain-friendly plan for the rest of your year—together.
✨ You’ll also get a workbook + access to custom GPT tools to make it even easier.
🎼 And yes, we’ll build in the fermata (pause) so you don’t hit planning crescendo.
Because your time and energy matter.
And the second half of the year is still full of possibility.
