Release the guilt. Celebrate the good. Realign with what matters most.


We’re nearing the halfway point of the year.
Maybe that makes you want to celebrate.
Maybe it makes you want to cringe.
Maybe it just makes you feel… tired.

Here’s the truth:

You don’t need to panic, hustle, or pretend to have it all together.
You just need a pause—and a little grace.

Mid-year is more than a milestone. It’s an opportunity.
An invitation to breathe. Reflect. Reset.
And remember who you’re becoming.


First, Release the Guilt

Maybe you haven’t made as much progress as you hoped.
Maybe your goals feel a little distant… or dusty.
Maybe life has shifted and you’ve had to pivot more times than you can count.

Grace meets you right here.

You are not behind. You are in progress.
And God never measures your worth by your productivity.

Before you do anything else, give yourself permission to let go of:

  • Unrealistic expectations
  • Harsh self-talk
  • The pressure to “catch up”

You don’t have to carry those into the second half of the year.


Then, Celebrate What’s Good

We’re often quick to criticize ourselves—but slow to acknowledge growth.
Let’s change that.

Take a moment to celebrate:

  • What prayers were answered?
  • What habits have taken root?
  • What relationships grew stronger?
  • Where did you show up, even when it was hard?

Your small wins matter. Your unseen obedience matters.
This is progress—and it’s worth honoring.


Make Space for Honest Reflection

Before you rush into what’s next, ask yourself:

  • What’s working in this season?
  • What feels heavy or out of alignment?
  • What do I want the second half of the year to feel like?
  • What’s God been showing me—and am I listening?

Reflection isn’t about perfection. It’s about realignment.
It’s your chance to make sure you’re not just doing more, but doing what matters most.


Want a Guided Reset? Join Us for the Mid-Year Retreat

If you’re ready to pause, reflect, and realign—you don’t have to do it alone.

The iBloom Mid-Year Reset Retreat is a guided, faith-filled space to help you:

  • Reflect on what God’s been doing in your life
  • Release what’s no longer serving you
  • Create a plan for the second half of the year that fits your season and values
  • Reset your rhythms with peace, clarity, and purpose

This is your moment to reset—not to catch up, but to move forward aligned with who God’s calling you to be.

👉 Click here to join the Mid-Year Reset Retreat
We’d love to walk this with you.

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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.