June — Mid-Year Check-In

On the sixth month of the year, my journey gave to me…
Reflect — Review — Rewrite — Create

For most of us, June is the time of the year we get to reflect on how far the year has been. We get to review our goals to see how on-track or off-track we have gone. We basically Reflect — Review — Rewrite — Create!

You remember the plans I had (or didn't have) in January? June allowed me to revamp and simplify them. My biggest lesson was that my mindset and outlook on things changed more within the past couple of months than they have in a very long time.

June felt like halftime — a perfect opportunity to sit down, look back, and savour the flavours of the year so far. My mid-year check-in allowed me to reflect on my goals so far, identify areas I hadn't made much progress in, celebrate my successes (big and small), align with my long-term goals and accountability check.

It also had me fully in my chef era. It wasn’t just about whipping up meals; it was about exploring creativity in a way that felt fresh, exciting, and a little messy (in the best way possible).

I’ve always had a culinary itch, but June was the month I finally scratched it. My kitchen became a playground, and I was the head chef. Some attempts turned out Michelin-star worthy (at least in my opinion 🤧), while others…well, let’s just say they were learning experiences.

The best part? It wasn’t about perfection. It was about trying, tasting, and laughing at the epic fails. And, of course, making sure my experiments ended up on TikTok because if it’s not online, did it even happen? (You can check out my creations here— be kind, I’m still mastering the art of presentation!)

June taught me that reflection is like a good marinade — it takes time, patience, and the willingness to let things sink in. Whether it’s in the kitchen or in life, the secret ingredient is often the one you don’t see coming: a little bit of courage, a dash of self-compassion, and a whole lot of curiosity.

So, here’s to June — the month of mid-year check-ins and kitchen experiments.