As we hit the halfway point of the calendar year and for many, the close of the financial year, it’s the perfect time to do something most high-performing leaders rarely prioritise: pause with purpose.
Not to slow down. But to speed up with clarity, intention, and direction.
Right now is your opportunity to reflect on how far you’ve come, reset your personal and professional priorities, and refocus your energy on what will create the most significant impact for the rest of 2025. This isn’t just about productivity; this is about creating Unstoppable Velocity in your life, work, and leadership.
Why Mid-Year Reflection Matters
If the first six months felt like a blur of busyness, you’re not alone. For many leaders, the start of the year is about setting the pace. But momentum without meaning leads to burnout, not breakthroughs.
That’s why this is the moment to take stock not just of what you’ve done, but of who you’ve become.
When you pause with purpose, you gain perspective. And with perspective comes power. Power to pivot, to prioritise, and to accelerate towards goals that really matter to you.
The 3Rs Framework: Reflect. Reset. Refocus.
This simple yet powerful mid-year model will help you step back so you can leap forward. It’s how we build not just speed, but sustainability.
1. Reflect: Acknowledge and Assess
Take 10 minutes to ask yourself:
- What’s one thing I’ve achieved this quarter that I’m proud of?
- What have I learned about myself in the process?
- How am I feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically?
Don’t rush these. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s perspective. Be honest, be kind, be curious.
2. Reset: Recalibrate Your Direction
Now ask:
- What do I need to start doing over the next 90 days?
- What do I need to stop doing to move forward?
- What goal did I wish I’d achieved, and what stopped me?
This is your leadership reboot. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most.
3. Refocus: Reignite With the HOW Formula
Here’s where intention turns into action. Use these five questions to create unstoppable clarity and momentum:
- How do you want to feel in the next 90 days?
Pick your emotional driver: Confident? Inspired? Organised? Purposeful?
- What is one clear goal that will help you feel that way?
Be specific. Goals with fuzzy edges create fuzzy outcomes.
- Why is that goal meaningful to you?
List five reasons. This strengthens your internal “why.”
- Who can support you?
Accountability amplifies achievement. Who can guide, mentor or encourage you?
- What are the three next best steps you can take now?
Start small, act fast. Action creates belief. Belief fuels progress.
Mid-Year Momentum Self-Coaching Activity
Carve out 15–20 minutes this week. Grab a notebook or download the worksheet version. Use this space to get clear, focused, and fired up for what’s next.
- What’s one thing I’ve achieved this year that I’m proud of?
✎ _______________________________________ - What have I learned about myself?
✎ _______________________________________ - How am I feeling right now — mentally, emotionally, physically?
✎ _______________________________________ - What do I need to START doing in the next 90 days?
✎ _______________________________________ - What do I need to STOP doing?
✎ _______________________________________ - What emotion do I want to feel more of?
☐ Inspired ☐ Organised ☐ Successful ☐ Purposeful☐ Relaxed ☐ Respected ☐ Confident ☐ Happy - What’s the ONE goal that would help me feel this emotion?
✎ _______________________________________ - Why is this goal important to me?
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•______________________________________ - Who can assist or support me in achieving this?
✎ _______________________________________ - What are my next 3 best steps?
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Final Thought: Make the Rest of 2025 Count
You don’t need more time, you need more traction.
The leaders who finish the year strong aren’t the busiest… they’re the clearest. This is your moment to realign, recommit, and create a second half of the year that’s full of progress, purpose and possibility.
You’ve got this. And if you’d like a partner on the path to creating Unstoppable Velocity in your life, your leadership or your team, I’m here to support you.
Email: **@**********am.com
Website: www.keithabraham.com
Free Resource: Download the Reflection Worksheet here
