💭 How to Reset Your Mindset for the Last Quarter of the Year

Can we talk about how this year flew by like it had somewhere to be? One minute, it was January and we were saying, “This is my year,” and now it’s November and we’re just trying to make it to the holidays without losing our minds (or our edges).

But don’t panic, this isn’t your “you still have time to crush all your goals!” pep talk. Nope. This is your “let’s get our life together just enough to not spiral before New Year’s” kind of reset.

Because truthfully, you don’t need to wait until January 1st to start fresh; sometimes, you just need a little mindset makeover right now.

So grab your coffee (or your glass of wine), and let’s talk about how to mentally hit the reset button before the year ends.

1. Reflect, But Don’t Roast Yourself

Listen. We’ve all said, “This is the year I’m getting my life together,” and then life said, “Lol, no, you’re not.”

Reflecting doesn’t mean dragging yourself over what didn’t happen. It’s just about checking in like, what actually went right? What made you laugh? What drained you faster than your iPhone battery?

Try this: Write down 3 things this year taught you.

2. Stop Trying to Be a Perfect Human

Perfection is cute until you realize nobody’s pulling it off. Not even the people who look like they are. Half of us are just winging it and praying our coffee kicks in.

You don’t need to do it all. You don’t need to be on top of everything. You just need to show up for yourself. And sometimes that means choosing naps over nonsense.

3. Revisit Your Goals. Some of Them Need to Be Uninvited

Some of the goals we set at the beginning of the year no longer make sense, and that’s okay. Growth means realizing that maybe you don’t actually want to run a marathon… You just wanted to feel disciplined.

Ask yourself:

• Does this still make me happy?

• Do I actually care about this, or did I get peer-pressured by TikTok?

• What small thing can I do before the year ends to feel proud of myself?

If it doesn’t fit the version of you you’re becoming, let it go respectfully.

4. Bring Back the Habits That Actually Help You Function

Let’s be real, sometimes we don’t need a full life overhaul. We just need to drink water, go outside, and stop doomscrolling at 1 a.m.

Reset habits that don’t feel like punishment:

• Play your favorite playlist and dance while cleaning (yes, that counts as cardio).

• Journal… or just voice note your thoughts like you’re hosting a podcast.

• Romanticize your life, even if it’s just your morning coffee and a matching set.

• Say “no” without writing a whole essay explaining why.

5. Remember, The Year Isn’t Over Yet

There’s still time, babe. Time to change your vibe, clean your space, and decide who you want to be walking into the new year.

It doesn’t have to be a full transformation, just a little tune-up.

Instead of asking “Where did the time go?” try “What kind of energy do I want to bring into next year?”

Because honestly, your soft-girl, healed-woman, unbothered era is loading.

Final Thought

Resetting your mindset isn’t about being perfect; it’s about laughing through the mess, taking your peace seriously, and giving yourself credit for surviving another year of adulting.

You’re doing better than you think. So breathe, stretch, sip your tea (or wine), and remind yourself: I’ve got time. I’ve got grace. I’ve got this.