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If you’re anything like me, you probably started this year with BIG energy, big goals, and maybe even a new Canva template or two (because, obviously 💜).

But running an intentional business doesn’t happen by accident.

It takes regular check-ins, reflection, and sometimes a full-blown reset.

That’s exactly what my biz bestie Hazal and I are doing right now, and honestly? We wanted to bring you along for the ride.

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Why You Need a Mid-Year Reset

It’s so easy to get stuck in the loop of “more, more, more.”

More clients.

More content.

More pressure.

And before you know it, you’re knee-deep in work that doesn’t even feel like yours anymore.

I realised earlier this year that even though my business looked great on paper, I wasn’t feeling as intentional as I wanted to. That’s when I knew it was time to pause, reset, and remember WHY I built this business in the first place.

Hazal, who is currently living her best life traveling the world while running her business, shared how she’s been in a constant state of resetting this year. For her, it’s about daily check-ins:

• How does this feel?
• What do I want?
• How can I lead from that place?

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What We’re Letting Go Of

One of the most powerful parts of doing a reset is deciding what you’re NOT bringing with you into the next season. For both of us, that looked like:

• Letting go of “shoulds”
• Releasing old stories about what success “should” look like
• Prioritising fun, flexibility, and joy in business

For me, this season is about bunker-down mode. I’m rewriting my entire DIY Design My Biz course so that it lights me up again and serves my community even better.

I’ve let go of running ads and chasing bigger months because right now I’m focused on the long game.

For Hazal, it’s about leadership and audacity…choosing to play big, live big, and trust that success doesn’t always mean constant hustle.

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How to Do Your Own Mid-Year Reset

If you’re feeling out of alignment or just… a bit meh about business lately, here’s how we suggest hitting reset:

Reflect: What’s working? What’s not? What feels heavy?

Release: What can you let go of that no longer serves your next level?

Realign: What’s the vision? How can you take small aligned action toward it?

Remember: there’s no rulebook here. Your business gets to look and feel however YOU want it to.

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Introducing: The Escape & Expand Retreat

All of this, the reflection, the dreaming, the intentional shifts, is exactly why Hazal and I created the Escape & Expand Retreat.

It’s a luxe, intimate weekend in Daylesford where you’ll:

• Reset your mindset
• Capture new B-roll + brand photos
• Connect deeply with like-minded business owners
• Map out bold next moves (with our help!)

And of course, there will be plenty of cozy vibes, great food, and maybe even some fluffy socks 😉

If you’re ready to stop going through the motions and start creating a business that actually FEELS good again, we’d love to have you join us!

All the details on the Escape & Expand Retreat are right here: https://escapeandexpand.my.canva.site/retreat

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WORK WITH JACQUI:

// DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb

// The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub

// Design Studio: If you’re after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio

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