One Shift Away: Reclaiming the Life You Envisioned This Year
9/02/25
The Mid-Year Stall
When you welcomed this year, your heart probably carried a great deal of hope. You could see her—the version of you who finally stepped into her vision, her joy, and her wholeness. Perhaps you wrote down your intentions in a journal. Maybe you whispered them in prayer. Or possibly you simply felt them pulsing inside you.
And for a while, you moved with momentum. But somewhere between January’s sparkle and today, life began to pile on. Your energy wavered. Responsibilities stacked higher than your self-care. Habits you thought you’d left behind came creeping back. And now, instead of walking in clarity, you may feel like you’re trudging through mud.
If this feels like you, let me say this with love: you’re not alone. I’m speaking especially to women like you—women who are emotionally intelligent, deeply self-aware, and open to personal development. Women who are often the high-achievers, the caretakers, the ones who “keep it all together.” Yet right now, you may feel quietly depleted, disconnected, or unfulfilled.
I want you to hear this: it’s not because you’re not doing enough. You’ve been doing the work. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and maybe even worked with a coach or therapist. You care deeply about growth, spirituality, and intentional living. And yet, here you are, halfway through the year, frustrated that despite your best intentions, you feel stuck.
I can promise you this is not a failure. It’s simply a season. A pause. An invitation.
And here’s the truth. You are only one shift away from stepping back into the life you envisioned.
The Truth About Scarcity
When the seeds we plant don’t bloom right away, it’s easy to slip into self-doubt. Did I do it wrong? Maybe I’m not meant for this. Perhaps it’s too late.
That’s how scarcity sneaks in—not loudly, but softly. Scarcity whispers that you’re behind. That you’re running out of time. That maybe your dream was too big after all. When we let scarcity run the show, we start gripping too tightly to plans that no longer feel aligned. We push. We hustle. We force. And in doing so, we lose the joy we were reaching for in the first place.
But here’s the thing. You don’t want more hustle. You don’t crave endless striving. What you desire is momentum without burnout. Clarity without pressure. Purpose without the old patterns of scarcity or guilt.
Think of it like water—you can’t hold it by squeezing harder. The more tightly you grasp, the more it slips through your fingers.
Scarcity isn’t always about money. It can be about time, energy, or even worthiness. And when you move from that energy, even your best efforts feel heavy.
But you don’t need to grind harder. You need to soften your hold. Trust that the soil is still doing its quiet work. Your seeds are alive even when you can’t see them sprouting yet. Believe that your vision hasn’t vanished; it’s simply waiting for your alignment.
And remember this: you still have time. The year isn’t over. There are four whole months left for your vision to unfold beautifully if you choose to shift now.
The Breakdown Moment
If lately you’ve felt like things are unraveling in your life, your motivation, your focus, even your sense of certainty—I want you to consider something radical. Maybe you’re not breaking down. Maybe you’re breaking open.
Every woman I know who walks the path of growth experiences this moment. The moment when what once worked no longer feels right. Where old habits feel too heavy. Where your soul whispers, you’re meant for something more aligned than this pace, this pattern, this plan.
It can feel scary. It can feel exhausting. But it isn’t the end. It’s the clearing.
Think of the caterpillar inside the cocoon. It literally dissolves before it becomes a butterfly. The old form must break apart so that something greater can emerge.
Your breakdown is not evidence that you’re failing. It’s evidence that you’re evolving. You’re shedding what no longer fits. You’re making space for clarity, truth, and new energy.
So if you’ve been hard on yourself for feeling unmotivated, tired, or “off,” take a deep breath. This moment isn’t proof you’ve lost your way. It’s proof that you’re being prepared for alignment.
The Power of Self-Leadership
Here’s the liberating truth. No one else can carry this shift for you. Not the perfect mentor, not the next book, not even the universe if you’re waiting passively.
The change begins when you decide, “I am ready to lead myself.”
This is where Yang energy—the divine masculine within us all—becomes your ally. Yang is the energy of movement, creation, and power. It’s the spark that says, “I won’t just dream; I’ll do. I choose to embody my worth now, not someday when the results arrive.”
As women, we’re beautifully attuned to Yin energy—intuition, receptivity, and flow. That’s part of our magic. But when Yin isn’t balanced with Yang, we can stay stuck in dreaming and planning. Our journals get full. Our vision boards get prettier, but our lives don’t shift.
Yang whispers, “Take the step. Send the email. Say yes. Set the boundary. Be the one who chooses herself today.”
And here’s the magic. When you lead yourself and embody self-worth, the universe meets you halfway. Worthiness is not just a feeling; it’s an energetic frequency. It magnetizes people, opportunities, and resources. It’s a signal to the universe that you are ready, that you are deserving. It doesn’t demand hustle culture or endless grinding. It simply asks you to stop waiting for permission.
One Shift Away
Here’s the most empowering truth: the life you envisioned is not lost. It’s not “too late.” It hasn’t passed you by.
It’s right here, waiting for you to shift back into alignment.
And the best part? You don’t need to tear everything down. You don’t need to fix yourself—you were never broken to begin with. You are one shift away.
One shift in perspective.
One shift in belief.
One shift in action.
Maybe that shift is as simple as changing “I’m behind” to “I’m exactly where I need to be.” Maybe it’s choosing rest without guilt. Perhaps it’s permitting yourself to take five minutes of inspired action instead of spiraling in doubt.
Small shifts create significant change. They retrain your subconscious. They restore your energy. They reopen the flow you’ve been missing.
An Invitation to Reclaim the Vision
If your heart is whispering “this is me” right now, trust it. That’s your inner wisdom reminding you of your power.
You don’t have to settle into depletion. You don’t have to toss aside your vision and wait until January to start fresh. You can reclaim your vision now—with intention, clarity, and a gentle approach.
That’s why Ripple Wellness created the free 6-Day Midyear Reset Challenge. This sacred, gentle reset was designed for women like you—the ones who are already “doing the work” but need a loving nudge to realign.
Inside the challenge, you’ll:
🌸 Release the subconscious blocks that have been quietly sabotaging your momentum.
🌸 Reconnect with the vision you set at the beginning of the year.
🌸 Realign your mindset and energy with the woman you know you are.
🌸 Reignite your sense of clarity, hope, and empowerment—without falling back into hustle culture.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering who you are. It’s about softening back into your own worthiness and leading yourself from that place.
Your Future Is Waiting
Here’s what I know: you’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re simply in a season that’s asking you to pause, breathe, and shift.
The life you envisioned this year? It’s still available. And you’re closer to it than you think.
One shift. That’s all it takes.
So consider this your invitation to step back into your vision with softness, courage, and intention. You’ve always had the power—now it’s time to use it.
Because the life you desire is waiting. And it’s only one shift away.
✨If you’re ready to begin, I’d love to guide you inside Ripple Wellness’s free 6-Day Midyear Reset Challenge. Over six gentle days, you’ll release subconscious blocks, reconnect with your vision, and realign with the energy you need to manifest the life you desire over the next four months.
