Seven Ways To Refocus and Crush Your Mid- Year Goals

Here we are in the middle of the year already. How did that happen?

When I think of mid-year goals, I always remember the scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy and her cohorts fall asleep in the field of poppies. In North America, where I live, July means summer, so the image is appropriate. Everything seems to slow down. People are away from the office, taking vacations, etc. It’s like we are all drugged and moving in slow motion.

Unless you planned for a major slowdown in summer (and if you have, I applaud you!), you’re probably like most business owners and watching the end of the year coming up really fast!

1. Recognize your wins.

Assess where you’ve hit some milestones, celebrate any surprise successes that put you ahead of the game, and with eyes wide open, acknowledge where you slipped and why. 

2. Hold a mid-year team meeting. 

Reiterate important goals for each department and infuse that meeting with encouragement. Make sure each person feels that they have the support and tools they need to make the second half of the year strong.

3. Revisit your goals. 

Maybe your goals have changed since you first made them back in January. That’s OK. New opportunities come up, and we learn new things about our customers and our industry all the time. If something’s not working as you expected, don’t bully your way through something that’s not showing the promise you expected. It’s OK to change tack.

4. Add new goals if needed. 

If you’ve accomplished some January goals more efficiently or sooner than expected, you might even want to set your aim higher for the next six months. Were you thinking too small? Take stock of where you are now, and envision where you want to be at the end of the year based on your current position.

5. Consider your financial situation.

If your goals have changed, do you have the funds to support your new activities? Track your taxes and other annual expenses now. Make sure you’re all set and won't be hit with any surprises at the end of the year. Financial peace of mind will fuel your confidence to finish the year strong.

6. Consider the Timing.

Now let’s talk about time, the gorilla in the room, right? Do you have time to meet your goals now, or have you lost some ground and don't have time to finish them? You may need to adjust some milestones and set more ambitious goals. You may also need to re-chunk down each project or goal into realistic steps to manage each goal and ensure your team hits the mark in a reasonable amount of time.

7. Get all this in writing.

Get all this in writing and keep it handy! If you haven’t written down your goals from January, now’s the time to get them written down and make a plan.

As we head toward summer’s end and into the beginning of the school year, you’ll have an edge to meet your goals by year’s end. Fall is typically when people are ready to get back to it after their lazy nap in the poppy field.

Final Thoughts

If you’re ready to hit it hard and have a written plan, I know you can crush your goals!

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If you're not sure you will meet your goals for the year or just need a little help to get you out of the slump, reach out to us today, and let's chat!