What goal do you still want to achieve this year?

It’s halfway through the year.
And for high-achieving women like us, this is often the moment we pause, look at our progress, and ask:
“Am I where I wanted to be by now?”

Every January, I set clear goals — broken down into smaller steps, with daily “do goals” to keep me on track. But this year, I did something different: I looked back before moving forward.

Instead of just setting new goals, I asked:
What goals haven’t I achieved yet?
And more importantly — why not?

One goal I’ve had every single year for as long as I can remember?
Tone my arms, bum, and stomach.

Every year, I had a plan: Find a strength workout, do 15 minutes a day, keep it simple.
And every year, I didn’t follow through.

This year, I finally asked a different question.

Rather than blaming myself for not being disciplined enough or not having willpower, I asked:
“What if this isn’t actually easy for me?”

That one shift changed everything.

Because when I stopped pretending the goal was easy, I opened the door to support.
I stopped trying to white-knuckle my way to a result, and started looking at how I could make it easier to succeed.

So I joined a strength gym that runs classes three times a week.
I committed financially — so I show up.
And now? I’ve made more progress in six months than in the past six years.

Here’s the truth:
If you have a goal that keeps getting pushed to the next to-do list…
If you know what to do but just don’t follow through…
It’s not about laziness or lack of motivation.

It’s usually a sign that something under the surface needs attention.

Try This Mid-Year Reflection Exercise:

• Pick a goal you set for this year but haven’t made progress on.

• Ask yourself:
  Why haven’t I followed through?
  Free-write your honest answers without judgment.

• Look for common themes:
  - Not enough time?
  - Too tired to think about it?
  - Not sure it really matters?

• Then ask:
  What would it look like to support myself with this goal instead of pushing myself?
  Brainstorm. Get creative.

• Finally, flip the script:
  If someone I loved was stuck with this goal — what would I tell her?

You might be surprised at the wisdom that emerges when you stop pushing and start partnering with yourself.

So, what goal do you want to finally make progress on in the next 6 months?

Maybe it’s your health.
Maybe it’s setting better boundaries.
Maybe it’s leaving work at work so you can enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build.

Whatever it is — don’t keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result.
Do it differently. Support yourself. Ask for help if you need it.

Because goals aren’t achieved through hustle alone.
They’re achieved through insight, compassion, and systems that actually work for you.