Reflect. Refocus. Reset. Step into the second half of the year with clarity and purpose.


The second half of the year is full of potential.
But let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming.

Maybe your goals have changed.
Maybe your rhythms need to shift.
Maybe you’ve been carrying guilt for not making the progress you hoped for.

Here’s the good news:

You don’t need a do-over. You just need a plan.

And not just any plan—a plan rooted in grace, aligned with your season, and centered on what matters most.

That’s why I created this 3-part process to help you reset and finish the year strong—not by doing more, but by living more intentionally.


Step 1: Reflect

Before you rush into new goals or plans, pause and look back.

  • What worked in the first half of the year?
  • What felt heavy or out of alignment?
  • Where did you see God’s hand—even in the unexpected?

Reflection is how we gather wisdom before we set direction.
It helps us name what matters—and release what doesn’t.


Step 2: Refocus

Now that you’ve looked back, it’s time to look ahead with fresh eyes.

  • What do I want the second half of the year to feel like?
  • What’s my current capacity—and what rhythms support it?
  • What’s the next right step toward the vision God’s placed on my heart?

Refocus isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about realigning your energy, goals, and time with your deepest values.


Step 3: Reset

This is where it all comes together.

Now that you’ve reflected and clarified your focus, you can create a plan that fits your life—not a version of life that demands more than you can give.

Your reset might include:

  • A fresh weekly rhythm
  • A simplified goal list
  • A renewed morning or evening routine
  • Or simply permission to let go of something that’s no longer serving you

Your success plan doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be intentional.


Want Help Creating Your Second-Half Plan?

If you’re ready to reflect, refocus, and reset alongside other like-hearted women, I’d love for you to join me at the iBloom Mid-Year Reset Retreat.

This virtual retreat is your space to:

  • Reflect on the year so far
  • Refocus on what matters most in this season
  • Reset your rhythms with grace and clarity
  • And walk away with your Second-Half Success Plan in hand

💛 Click here to reserve your spot at the Mid-Year Reset Retreat
Let’s finish the year strong—on purpose.

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About The Author

Kelly Thorne Gore

Kelly is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of iBloom, a faith-based personal development company equipping women to live with purpose and intentionality. As a coach, author, and speaker, Kelly helps women grow in every area of life—faith, health, business, relationships, and more—without losing sight of what matters most.

Through her holistic approach, Kelly empowers women to align their daily habits with their God-given vision, steward their one life well, and create lasting impact—starting right where they are. She’s passionate about helping women stop merely surviving and start truly blooming.

Kelly lives in Kentucky with her husband, Jon, and their two children, Sophie and Ben. When she’s not coaching or creating, you’ll find her living out what she teaches—supporting her kids in their activities, serving on the school PTO, or journaling by the lake. She’s most at home when she’s pouring into her family, creating margin for what matters, and dreaming big with her favorite people.