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Can we just pause for a moment and acknowledge something? 

The year is already 25% over. 25%! I’m still getting used to writing “2025” on things (and not in a “why do I still feel like it’s 2019?” kind of way).

But here we are, nearly a quarter of the way through the year. And if you’re anything like me, you started the year all fired up, NEW YEAR, NEW PLANS, right? You wrote those shiny resolutions with so much enthusiasm, you might have even added sparkles to your vision board. (Because who doesn’t need a sparkly vision board?)

But now, it’s April. 

The first three months have flown by faster than my last email asking if someone had read it. (spoiler alert: they didn’t). And here’s the big question: How are those resolutions looking now?

Let’s take a deep breath, grab a cuppa, and check in. I’m not here to judge. In fact, I’ve probably got a bit of self-reflection to do myself as I don’t think I’ve hit all my targets either. But the point is to be honest

Are you still crushing it, or is your vision board gathering dust? Have you lost your oomph a bit?

Now, I’m not about to tell you that if you’ve already let some of those New Year’s resolutions slip through the cracks, you’ve ruined the year and need to give up. Nope. That’s the quickest way to make you crawl back into bed with a duvet over your head.

Instead, let’s take stock. What were your big goals for the year? 

Did you set out to finally properly update your website? 

Was this the year you were going to FINALLY outsource the stuff that’s driving you mad (like admin that feels like an endless game of Tetris)? 

Or maybe you swore you were going to be more consistent with your social media posts and actually engage with people, instead of lurking in the shadows like a digital ghost?

Well, guess what? 

We’re only a quarter of the way through the year. There’s still time to turn it around, unless, of course, you’ve already slipped into the habit of pushing those goals to next year (no judgment, I’ve done it too).

Picture of up close building blocks being built with a hand. In the background, a blurred out green plant

So what’s the deal? Are you on track or on your tenth attempt at a “Fresh Start”?

Take a quick second to ask yourself: Are you on track with your resolutions, or are they starting to feel a little bit like the 12-week fitness challenge you signed up for in January (but haven’t even opened the app since week two)?

If you’re on track, well done! You get a virtual high five. 👏 

But if you’re somewhere between “I did two things off my list” and “What resolutions?!”, don’t beat yourself up about it.

Life (and business) can be unpredictable. You probably had a few curve balls thrown your way already. Maybe you had to put out a few unexpected fires, or maybe that big “game-changing” plan you had turned out to be more of a small sparkler.

But it’s fine!! We still have 75% of the year left. There’s plenty of time to adjust and rejig. It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress.

Here’s what you can do: Hit reset and start again

If you’re in the “I completely forgot what I even promised myself in January” camp, it’s not too late to make changes. Maybe it’s time to rethink what’s realistic for this year. Keep the big dreams, but break them down into smaller, achievable goals that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve failed before you’ve even started.

You don’t need to have it all figured out in the next month (please, no one expects that). But check in with your business, think about what really matters, and make sure you’re giving your time to what truly moves the needle.

So, as we reach the end of the first quarter, take a moment for a bit of self-compassion. Ask yourself: What’s one thing I can do this week that gets me back on track? And then just do it. 

Don’t give up on the year yet

25% in and it’s easy to feel like the year’s already slipping away, but really, we’ve only just begun. Revisit those goals. Tweak them, adjust them, and, most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself if things haven’t gone according to plan.

Just take a breath, refocus, and get on with it. You’ve still got plenty of time. And if all else fails, there’s always next year… or hire a virtual assistant. 😉