Why Summer Is a Good Time to Reset Your Career Goals
If you’re a mid-career professional thinking about a change (in spite of your existential dread about the future), you are not alone and summer is a great time to pause and re-assess. Here’s why:
1. Mid-Year Clarity
We are about half way through the year and summer is a natural checkpoint to evaluate and reset your goals.
2. Slower Pace = More Headspace
Many workplaces ease up during the summer. Fewer meetings and lighter schedules means having the space to carve out time to reflect, plan, or explore new directions—without the pressure of the end-of-year rush.
3. Energizing Environment
Longer days and a change of scenery—whether it’s a vacation or just more time outside—can spark new ideas and motivation. It’s easier to daydream and think big when you’re not stuck in the usual routine.
4. Time to Test the Waters
Whether it’s a short course, a side project, or a few networking calls, summer is a great time to dip a toe into something new without committing to a full leap.
Resetting doesn’t mean starting over—it means moving forward with purpose.
Use the summer to get clear on what’s next, so you’re ready to act when the season shifts.