Your 6 Month Check-in + Summer Goals

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As you may know, I’m a time management and productivity coach, and a decluttering expert. I help women take back their time, their homes, and their sanity, one doable step at a time.

Today, I want to share something that’s worked really well for my clients and students over the years.

Because guess what? It’s July. Six months of the secular year are behind us.

Yes, we’re still in galus. I’d love nothing more than to be writing this with Mashiach here already. But here we are, and unfortunately, that still means we’re using a secular calendar at times.

So let’s use it well.

Your 6-Month Reset

Summer feels messy. Kids are home. Laundry multiplies. Everyone needs a snack (always).

And you know what? This chaos is actually the best time to grow.

Why? Because it’s real life. You get to practice being the version of yourself you want to be right here, in the middle of the mess.

But I want you to know: this isn’t just about summer goals.

Maybe you set goals in January that fizzled out. That’s okay! This reset is your chance to pick those back up, rework them, and actually make them happen in a way that fits your life now.

Or maybe you want fresh goals for this season. Either way, this method works.

You can use it for anything you want to focus on:

• Personal growth

• Home and decluttering projects

• Parenting and marriage

• Work and business goals

• Spiritual goals

It’s all about choosing a few small, meaningful intentions that help you show up with more happiness and purpose.

Here’s how my clients and I do it, step by step:

1. Reflect Honestly (5–10 min)

Take out a pen and paper (not your phone, trust me, I talk about this a lot in my courses! And you might have seen me mention it on my blog too!).

Ask:• What actually felt good these past six months?• What didn’t work so well?

Pro tip: Make two columns on your paper and just brain dump it all. I talk about this a lot in my courses (and I’ve definitely mentioned it on the blog too!). One side for “What worked” and one for “What didn’t.” Just get it all out without overthinking.

2. Pick 1–3 Goals That Actually Matter

Ditch the giant to-do list. Focus on what truly matters to you.

These can be new summer goals or old goals you want to revive and do better this time.

Make them SMART:• Specific• Measurable• Achievable• Relevant• Time-bound

Example: “No phone from 5–7 PM for 4 weeks.” That’s doable. That’s clear.

🌸 Summer-Inspired Goals (with SMART structure!)

Need inspiration? Here are real, simple goals you can try:

Summer Goal #1: Be a calmer, more present mom• Specific: I’ll put my phone away from 5 to 7 p.m. and be fully present during dinner and bedtime.• Measurable: Track it five days a week.• Achievable: Not 24/7 no-phone. Just the high-stress hours.• Relevant: Because you want to parent with more patience and feel good about how you show up.• Time-bound: Try it for the next four weeks and reassess.

Summer Goal #2: Actually eat like a human• Specific: Prep one huge tray of roasted veggies and one easy-to-store protein every Sunday.• Measurable: Count how many real meals you eat this week.• Achievable: Forget 5-course gourmet. Just have actual food ready.• Relevant: Because crackers and coffee are not lunch.• Time-bound: Commit to this for the next three Sundays. That’s it.

Summer Goal #3: Involve the kids (so you don’t lose your mind)• Specific: Make a daily “summer helper” chart, one job per kid.• Measurable: Check off daily jobs with a big loud “YAY!”• Achievable: Yes, even your 3-year-old can wipe a table.• Relevant: Because a summer with teamwork is a summer with less yelling.• Time-bound: Keep it going until Tisha B’Av, then reset.

Summer Goal #4: Five minutes for YOU and Hashem• Specific: Sit outside with your siddur and Tehillim every day after breakfast.• Measurable: Track with a little checkmark in your planner.• Achievable: Five minutes. Not a spa day.• Relevant: Our goal in life is to get closer to Hashem.• Time-bound: Daily, just until Elul. You can totally do this.

Summer Goal #5: Create one moment of family fun each day• Specific: Plan one small fun thing every day, a popsicle on the porch, a dance party, or reading together on the couch.• Measurable: Come up with a cute name for this special time and say it out loud at bedtime: “That was our moment today.”• Achievable: It’s achievable because it’s not about going on a grand trip. It’s easy simple things you can do.• Relevant: Because joyful memories don’t have to be from big trips and attractions, they’re made in tiny moments.• Time-bound: Try it for two weeks and see how it feels. (You won’t want to stop!)

3. Break It Into Tiny Steps

Big goals fail without clear, small actions.

For “healthier meals,” try:• Sunday morning: Prep one tray of roasted veggies + one protein.• Monday: Plan 3 lunches.

These small, easy steps mean you’ll actually do them.

4. Put It on Your Calendar

Treat these like real appointments.

Block time for your goal:• Prep snacks for the week• Sit for 5 minutes of quiet with Hashem

Bonus: add buffer time.

What’s buffer time? It’s that little cushion you build in between tasks. Because life happens. Spills, lost shoes, meltdowns. Buffer time keeps you from feeling rushed and helps you stay calm even when things don’t go exactly as planned.

Why am I so passionate about time blocking?Because when you schedule your intentions, they actually happen. It takes your goals out of your head and gives them a real space in your day. It reduces decision fatigue and makes you feel in control, even during wild summer days.

5. Check & Adjust Weekly (5 min)

Every week, spend 2–3 minutes looking back and ask:• Did I do it?• What needs tweaking?

This little check-in keeps you honest—and kind to yourself.

PRO TIP: My clients and I love doing this on Motzai Shabbos while planning the week ahead.

🌿 Your 20-Minute Reset Plan This Week

Time2  min      Reflect on what worked/didn’t work5 min       Choose 1–3 SMART goals10  min    Break them into small, clear steps4  min     Block them on your calendar

I’ve watched so many of my students and clients go from overwhelmed and frustrated to calm and intentional with this exact process.

It’s simple. And it works!

Want Even More Support?

You can book a 1:1 session with me to get totally clear and plan your next six months. Or you can join my Frum Minimalism Home Reset course to do this step by step with me.

Did you see my recent articles?

i was so honored to be featured in Binah, Between Carpools, and Yeshiva World. If you’ve read them, I’d love to hear what you thought!

Here’s to making the next six months the ones you’ll look back on and say: That was hard. But I grew.

P.S. I’d love to hear your goals. Hit reply and tell me one thing you’re committing to this summer. Let’s cheer each other on! 💛