Halfway Through the Year: What I'm Reviewing in My Blog Business

The middle of the year can feel... strange. Maybe your traffic has slowed (and your motivation with it!). Or maybe summer has simply pulled your attention away from your blog...and now you're wondering if you're falling behind. 🙈 In this episode, I'm sharing the questions I ask myself every July to step back, review my business, and reset for the second half of the year!In today's bonfire chat, we talk about:Why the "summer slump" is more normal than you thinkThe questions I ask during my mid-year business reviewHow to identify what's actually working (and what's just keeping you busy)Why bigger projects often matter more than weekly content goalsLooking at your traffic, income, and creative energy with fresh eyesHow to create momentum for the second half of the yearThis isn't about setting more goals or squeezing more into your schedule, though 😝 It's about creating space to zoom out, reconnect with what you're building, and make intentional decisions before the year slips away! ✨💌 ⁠Weekly Newsletter + Monthly Brief⁠I also send a weekly free newsletter where I share behind-the-scenes reflections on blogging, creativity, and slow growth — plus a monthly Bootstrap Brief with:Paid creator & writing opportunitiesEditorial pitch callsWellness + creative resources beyond blog strategy💭 ⁠The Blog Clarity Workbook⁠If you're feeling stuck or unsure what to focus on next, this guided workbook helps you reconnect with your voice, define your niche, and take aligned action—without overcomplicating your strategy. It includes reflection prompts, simple trackers, and a 10-day clarity planner to help you build momentum in a way that actually feels good.💻⁠ Bootstrap Blogging (My Course)⁠In my blogging course, we don't just talk about strategy, SEO, or monetization—we also focus heavily on mindset, clarity, and sustainability. Because building a blog that lasts isn't just about what you do—it's about how you relate to your work over time.