Make Your Fourth Quarter Successful, Not Stressful: The Q4 Mindset Reset to Finish The Year Strong
- Megan Devito
- Sep 2
- 3 min read
You've set big goals this year!
Twelve months to make it happen.
You started strong.
January, February, March… you were hitting your marks and feeling excited.
You had a routine, the energy, the belief.
You were on fire!
But then things slowed down.
Summer swept in with fun, vacations, the kids were home from school.
Slower days and later nights replaced your usual routines.
It felt good to slow down.
You found a new, easier rhythm and enjoyed time with family and friends.
But in the back of your mind, those end-of-year goals were still hanging out there.
And now suddenly, it’s dawning on you: the fourth quarter is coming fast.
Cue the stress and urgency that feel all too familiar.
That tightness in your chest.
The shallow breathing.
The self-critical voice telling you to hurry up!
That you’re behind.
That you’ll never make it now.
You wonder how you got here again this year.
Why does it feel so hard to get back into a routine?
Was the summer fun even worth it?
And honestly, do you have enough time or energy left to finish the year strong?
Hustling Is the Problem, Not the Solution
This isn’t your first time feeling the pressure of Q4 goals.
Your brain tells you the answer is to speed up.
Hustle harder. Work longer. Get up earlier. Stay later.
And sometimes, you try.
Some days it even works.
But most days you’re just floundering. That Q4 routine you had back in the spring feels like a lifetime ago.
You keep asking yourself why things felt so doable then, and why they feel impossible now?
So you push harder, throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks.
But here's what I've learned that you need to know too: hustling isn’t the solution. It’s part of the problem.
It's certainly not just you!
Research shows that 62% of adults feel stressed about work, with stress peaking during high-pressure times like the fourth quarter of the year (American Psychological Association).
How To Stop Hustling and Overworking in Q4
Instead of doubling down on the hustle, it’s time to reset.
Because stress, anxiety, and exhaustion shut down your creativity and problem-solving skills, the exact things you need to reach your year-end goals, do this instead.
Slow down. Rushing makes things worse. Calm energy is effective, creative, strategic energy.
Clear your mind. Write down every worry, task, or "should” that pops up. Get it out of your head and onto paper.
Reset your nervous system. Breathe. Move. Stretch. A calm body creates a clear mind.
Make a simple plan. Break the big goal into small, daily steps you can actually achieve.
Start now. Don’t wait for October 1st, Monday, or for life to slow down. Start today and take control of your Q4 success.
A Calm, Confident, Successful Fourth Quarter
When you reset instead of scrambling, you get back to the energy you had when you first set your goal. You feel:
Confident
Clear
Excited
Inspired
And the best part is you’ll not only finish the year strong, but you’ll actually enjoy Q4!
You’ll have the time and presence to focus on your fourth quarter goals with a calm body and clear mind, and still have space to enjoy autumn, the holidays, and the life you’ve worked so hard to enjoy with your family and friends.
Your Next Step to Finish The Year Strong
If this sounds great but you’re not sure how to slow down and trust yourself again, I created the Q4 Mindset Reset for you.
This Mindset Reset is a free, 3-step guide to help you clear out unhelpful thoughts, reframe setbacks, and design an intentional plan to finish the year strong.
And if you know you want more than a quick reset: if you’re ready for accountability, systems, and support that last beyond this year, this is exactly the work I do with my coaching clients.
Together, we’ll build your mindset, strategy, and habits so you can stop sabotaging yourself, feel calm and confident, and have the time and energy to be fully present in your life and business.
So here’s the choice: Will you hustle and grind your way through Q4? Or will you reset, slow down, and flow your way to the finish line?
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