​​​Can we be honest for a second? This year might not be going the way you planned or maybe it is, but deep down, something still feels "OFF." You’re doing your best, juggling life, showing up for others… but when was the last time you truly checked in with "YOU?" 

Not your goals.
Not your to-do list.
"YOU." 

Sometimes we get so caught up in the doing that we forget to simply be. To pause. To breathe. To ask: "How am I really doing right now?" This post isn’t about being perfect or productive. It’s about becoming more honest with yourself — emotionally, mentally, spiritually. It’s a gentle space to reflect, reset, and reconnect.

So if you’ve been needing a moment to slow down, this is your sign.
Grab your journal, find a quiet corner, and let’s go inward — together.

10 Real Questions For a Mid-Year Self-Awareness Check 

1. How do I really feel right now - emotionally, mentally, and physically? 

Start with honesty. Let yourself name what’s there without needing to justify or hide it.

2. What's been draining my energy lately? 

Think about what feels exhausting or heavy — people, commitments, habits, even your own thoughts. What needs adjusting?

3. What's been giving me life?

Notice what’s been lighting you up or making you feel peaceful. Joy, laughter, a good book, deep conversations… name them.

4. What goals or intentions have I been avoiding - and why?

There’s always a reason. Fear? Burnout? Self-doubt? It’s okay. Awareness is the first step back into alignment.

5. What am I proud of so far this year?

Even the small wins matter. Even showing up when you didn’t feel like it counts. Acknowledge yourself.

6. What limiting beliefs am I still holding on to?

Is there a story you’re telling yourself that no longer serves you? What if it’s time to let that story go?

7. How am I showing up in my relationships?

Are you being present, honest, and kind — or are you disconnected, resentful, or running on autopilot? It’s okay to be real about it.

8. What have I been avoiding emotionally? 

What feelings have you been pushing down — grief, anger, disappointment, fear? Give them space to breathe.

 9. What do I need more of - and what do I need less of?

More boundaries? Stillness? Joy? Less comparison? Less noise? Let your body and heart speak.

10. What's one thing I can do this month to reconnect with myself?

Keep it simple and intentional. A short walk. A morning check-in. A weekend unplug. Just one thing.

In conclusion, know that;
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to rush to fix or change anything.
But you do deserve to know yourself — to sit with your truth, without guilt or shame.

Self-awareness isn’t a one-time event. It’s a practice. A soft returning to who you are and what matters most. And you just took a powerful step by asking these questions.

So give yourself some credit.
Give yourself some grace.
And maybe, give yourself a little more love than usual today.

Come back to these questions whenever you feel lost or disconnected. Your inner voice is always there — waiting to be heard.

If this spoke to you, share it with someone who might need this kind of pause too.
We're all trying to figure it out and we’re better when we do it together. 💛