What are your plans for the next six months?

2023 is definitely going by very quickly. It seems like the year has just started, and it is July already. As we progress into the year's second half, it is a great time to dream and plan. So many great and some not-so-great things happened in the first half of the year. Over the past week, I have been reflecting on what I would like to focus on and do over the next six months.  
 
In this blog post, we'll reflect, update our goals and plan for the rest of the year with the help of five questions. Check out some of my "Her Plan" posts to help you have a great year.  
 
How do you plan to take care of yourself?  
Prioritizing your personal needs is essential for the journey ahead over the months to come. I have learned that self-care is one of the easiest things to fall off my priority list. Taking care of yourself gives you the energy to do other things. It's your responsibility to care for your mental and physical well-being.  
 
Strategies to consider 

• Make a recurring appointment to do something special for yourself 
• As someone close to you to hold you accountable 

 
Who will you connect or reconnect with? 
The people in our lives that energize and motivate us are very crucial. It's very easy to lose touch with people in our lives who matter. We need to be very intentional about maintaining our relationships, especially as life gets busy.  
 
Strategies to consider 

• Make a list of people that matter to you 
• Schedule time monthly to connect 

 
What is one big thing you plan to accomplish at work or in your business?  
This is a great time to realign on your big goal and work towards it. Congratulations. If you are already working towards your goal and if you still need to embark on the journey, this is a great time to do so.  
 
Strategies to consider 

• Think about the one thing that will make you proud at the end of the year 
• Plan actions that you want to take toward your goal 

 
What will you do for fun? 
Life is worth enjoying. If you are anything like me, the thought of having fun does not come naturally to you. We have to put a little effort into thinking about and planning fun. The truth is that we always feel better after we have fun. 
 
Strategies to consider 

• Write a list of fun things that you can do  
• Plan to do one fun thing every month 

 
How will you get inspired? 
The energy we need to do big things typically comes from the excitement of knowing that great things are possible. Keeping a positive outlook on life will give us the fuel we need for the next six months. 
 
Strategies to consider 

• Surround yourself with people and things that inspire you 
• Get excited about the great things to come 

 
Final Thoughts: MC's Story  
I have been having a great year so far, although things started off a little rocky at work. One of my highlights will be spending time with family, as we always do around October. As I look at my work and personal commitments for the last half of the year, I will need to pace myself and find ways to recharge. I am excited about the months ahead.