# Ep 165: Did the Nonsense Sneak Back In? The Mid-Year Reset for Designers

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Podcast: [Six Figure Designer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/six-figure-designer-6371876)
Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:51+00:00
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Duration seconds: 613

## Resource

At the beginning of the year, we talked about doing things differently, creating space, getting lighter, and deciding what no longer deserves access to you. But halfway through the year, it is easy for the old ways to sneak back in. In this episode, I’m talking about the mid-year reset so many designers need, especially when you are tired from being “on” for clients, contractors, vendors, family, and the business itself. This is not about creating a massive new plan but taking a breath, looking honestly at what is working, what needs to be refined, and what needs to be removed before you carry it into the second half of the year. Want to connect with me and learn more about my coaching program? You can find me here: Instagram: @pameladurkin Coaching: www.pamela-durkin.com/coaching

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