As we move into the third quarter of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reignite your commitment to the 2025 goals you set at the start of the year.
Q3 marks the midpoint, a pivotal stretch that determines whether your annual goals will be realized or left behind.
While summer often tempts us to slow down, it also offers the ideal environment to reenergize, re-strategize, and take bold steps forward.
Reflect on Q2 Goals Progress
Begin by reviewing the last three months with honesty and grace:-
- Wins: What progress have you made? Celebrate it, be it big or small.
- Setbacks: What didn’t go as planned? What lessons did those moments bring?
- Surprises: Did unexpected opportunities or challenges shift your path?
These reflections inform the next stretch of your journey.
Realign with Your 2025 Vision
Check in with the vision you mapped out in Q1. Ask yourself:-
- Does it still inspire me?
- Has anything changed that requires an adjustment?
- Am I still moving in a direction aligned with my values and priorities?
If the answer is no, now is the time to course-correct. Vision is a living thing. You should let it evolve with you.
Refocus with Quarterly Intentions
Break the second half of the year into bite-sized wins:-
- Define 1 to 3 Q3 goals that align with your 2025 intentions.
- Make them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Example: Instead of “get in shape,” aim for “complete a 5K training plan by August 30.”
Leverage Summer Energy for Productivity
Summer naturally boosts our mood and creativity, which can spark momentum if you’re intentional about it.
- Use longer days for morning routines, reflection walks, or outdoor planning sessions.
- Rebuild routines that support your goals but don’t feel rigid.
- Block time for both work and rest. Balance is productivity’s secret weapon.
Recommit to Your Habits
Consistency beats intensity every time. Recommit to the small daily and weekly habits that fuel your progress:-
- Daily journaling.
- Weekly goal check-ins. I recommend the Calm Productivity Planner: Summer Edition.
- Monthly reviews.
Use your 2025 Goal Mapping Worksheet as a north star. Update it with what you’ve learned and where you’re going next.
Release What’s No Longer Serving You
Sometimes, progress looks like letting go of:-
- Goals that don’t excite you anymore.
- Timelines that feel forced.
- Standards rooted in perfectionism.
Be brave enough to revise your plan. Revision is not a sign of failure, but rather a sign of wisdom.
Not Sure Where to Begin with 2025 Goals?
Start by reviewing your 2025 Goal Mapping Worksheet. Revisiting How to Plan for & Set 2025 Goals will also prove helpful if you’re just starting out with goals this year.
It’s never too late to begin.
In the meantime, drop your reflections, questions, or even one small win in the comments below.
Let’s support and inspire one another through this season of growth.
Anna is a solopreneur, writer, and creative entrepreneur who left her 9–5 after paying off over $40,000 in debt to pursue a more intentional life. She founded The Writer Entrepreneur to empower others to build debt-free, freedom-driven lives through smart planning, goal-setting, and online income streams. She has been featured on HuffPost, YouQueen & Fitnancials among others. Learn more about Anna HERE.