Aug 4, 2025

 by Mike Bevard

Here we are — the back half of the year has officially kicked off.

If your goals, habits, or healthy intentions got a little off track somewhere along the way, you’re not alone. In fact, this is the moment where most people hit a fork in the road:

• They either panic and try to cram six months of effort into six weeks, or

• They shrug it off, shelve their goals, and say, “I’ll start fresh in January.”

But neither of those extremes leads anywhere sustainable.

So what should you do?

Stop. Breathe. Recalibrate.

This isn't about hustle. It's about alignment. And now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and gently shift things to work with your life — not against it.

Take just 5–10 minutes this week — maybe while you’re on a walk, sipping coffee, or sitting in your parked car — and ask yourself these three simple questions:

1. What’s actually made you feel better this year?
Think beyond numbers and look at quality of life. What habits or routines gave you more energy, confidence, or calm?

• Maybe it was morning walks.

• Maybe you started eating more protein at breakfast.

• Maybe you said “no” a little more often and protected your time.

2. What’s felt draining or just doesn’t fit anymore?
Some things might’ve sounded good in January but haven’t worked in real life. Be honest.

• Maybe long, intense workouts feel like a chore.

• Maybe you’re skipping meals and running on fumes.

• Maybe your calendar is packed with obligations that leave zero room for you.

3. What’s one small, realistic change that could make the rest of the year smoother?
Don’t overthink this.

• Pack your lunch three times a week.

• Take a 10-minute stretch break before bed.

• Get outside for a short walk after dinner.

• Shut down screens by 10:30pm.

None of this is about perfection — it’s about direction.

When you realign your daily actions with what actually supports your health (instead of what just sounds healthy), everything becomes easier.

And if you’re feeling stuck or you realize your goals fell apart because they never really fit your life to begin with — that’s where we come in.

This is literally what we help people do: build a rhythm that works.

If you’re ready to reset without guilt, pressure, or another all-or-nothing plan, just TEXT the word RESET to 402-405-2797 and we’ll talk.

You don’t need to wait for a new year to start fresh.

You just need a better next step.

Let’s make the rest of the year count — and feel good doing it.

Get After It!
Coach Mike