Why mid year is the perfect time for a life a life revealing check up? Summer isn’t just for getaways and poolside escapes—it’s your chance for a soul check-up. With the year at its midpoint, pause and ask: Are you truly happy with where your life is headed, or have the cracks in life become deep fissures? If you’re stuck in old patterns and fulfillment feels far away, this is your invitation to wake up, reflect, and rediscover what you really want.
Or you may be at the beginning to awaken to the quiet whisper inside, urging you to check in with yourself—but the thought of facing your fears, not being good enough, or the possibility of change feels overwhelming. You worry about what what other’s think, you don’t think your smart enough, credentialed…and you feel like your past is something to hide – not embrace as sacred.
This summer, what if you gave yourself time to pause and check in.
Not to fix everything at once, that’s impossible.
But to gently meet yourself where you are?
To start a conversation with your soul, honor your fears as awakening portals as they are the path to healing, clarity, and the kind of freedom you’ve been longing for.
A few thoughts on a a mid-year check-up, being checked-out and the power of self-reflection – Nina
Why Mid Year Is the Perfect Time For a Life Revealing Check Up
Do you feel like you’re drifting through your days, un-present, un-fulfilled?
If so, you’re not alone—and this newsletter is here for those that seek perspective shifting truths. I don’t believe in spiritual as a performance queue.
Nope.
I share practical tools, raw heartfelt stories designed to help women like you pause, reflect, and gently reconnect with your true self—helping you to know, you are not alone.
This summer, I’ll show you why now is the perfect moment to check in with yourself, even if the idea feels daunting or unfamiliar. You’ll discover five simple steps to help you break free from old patterns, face your fears with compassion, and start living with more clarity, confidence, and joy.
What I hope for you is to see the possibilities when you gift yourself with a check-up instead of living life checked-out!
Summer’s Slow Rhythm is The Perfect Time For a Self Check Up
Page one of my book, Unpack Your Personality, begins with why I believe a check-up summer or whenever is a tipping point for those who want to figure themselves out, and show up with their soul’s destiny at the forefront. Here’s what I wrote,
“Most of us never give ourselves a minute to jump off the merry-go-round of life, let alone take time to envision what we truly want. Do you give yourself moments of stillness to plant the seeds for golden opportunities? This simple practice can help you rise above the dense fog of life that traps so many of us.”
These words resonate intimately—because for years, I was caught in that fog. I spent seven years in what I now call my “life tsunami”—a relentless storm of doing, pleasing, and meeting everyone else’s expectations but my own. I ignored my intuition, silenced my needs, and convinced myself that busyness was the same as purpose. The result? A deep, unshakable emptiness and a constant undercurrent of anxiety.
It took a tsunami that rolled upon the shores of my life to finally listen to the wake-up calls my soul had been sending me all along. To break free of the programing. To accept that my life had been a controlled reality. Unfulfilled, empty and meaningless.
That’s why I’m passionate about helping women recognize these signs before the storm hits, because you don’t have to go through it alone, and you don’t have to wait for a life tsunami to gift yourself with a check-up.
I congratulate you for readying this as 95% of the public think they know themselves, while on 15% actually do; according Tasha Eurich.com.
Music Is Important to Me. These Songs That I Wrote, I Wrote for Me. Inadvertently My Songs Are Helping Other People
– Oliver Anthony, Musician, Songwriter
Why Now Is The Perfect Time For a Life Revealing Pause
We see success in others, and yet they too had to perform some type of life review to move themselves forward. In this powerful conversation between Jordan Peterson and musician Oliver Anthony (Chris Lunsford), they explore this very struggle. The ache of feeling lost, the courage it takes to live authentically, and the healing that comes from finally checking in with yourself. Check out the interview here. It’s a must watch.
Oliver Anthony’s music, especially his song Rich Men North of Richmond, resonates with millions because it’s raw, honest, and rooted in the truth. It’s a real example that shows when we dare to live from our core, we not only heal ourselves but inspire others to do the same. Here’s brief excerpt from his now infamous song;
“I’ve been selling my soul working all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
So I can sit out here and waste my life away
Drag back home and drown my troubles away…”
If you see yourself in these words, know this: you’re not alone.
I’ve been there, and so have countless others. And just know, you too, can begin the journey back to yourselves—one honest, gentle step at a time.
What’s Next When Your Check Up Reveals What You Don’t Want
When you begin to realize what you don’t want – questions that bring up your fears: not-enoughness, pleasing, giving your power away, living your life based on another’s narrative… Naming your fears enables you to begin shifting your internal perspectives–the false beliefs that keep you stuck. This awakening helps you to start taking tiny steps, walking a new path. A path of true desires, happiness, fulfillment, legacy, meaning… doing what you love while inadvertently serving others as well.
Here are a few things you can do right now, that actually aren’t about doing as much as they are geared toward imagining and feeling. What I’ve found through my work, is most of us seek freedom so a question to ask yourself– What does freedom look like for you?
- To be free from credit card debut
- Find balance in your work life or maybe a new career that’s more to your liking
- Untangle yourself from relationships that hold you back from your becoming
Now, of course your questions will probably be different these are just examples. But please k now you probably won’t have the answers to your questions right away, and that’s ok. But when you begin questioning things in your life, your soul responds and starts guiding you. This is why I say you need a check-up, so you can listen to the most important voice in your life.
Realize, mid year is a great time to start, but know this is a it’s a continuous practice. A lifelong study, for those who want to evolve and live the purpose you came here to live.
The Importance of a Mid-Year Check Up: A 5 Step Micro Class on Self-Realization
Summer is here. You can’t believe the year is half way over. You begin to think, I’m still in the same place. Stuck. Things still don’t feel right. What’s wrong with me. Or maybe you started an awakening journey imagining new possibilities, but you’re unsure how to begin. That’s perfectly normal—and it’s the first sign you’re waking up.
Here’s a five-step “micro class” on moving from self-awakening to self-connection, through the lens of spiritual personality typing.
Step 1: Spot Your Avoidance Patterns—Through The Lens of Your Personality Type
Your personality type is a wonderful place to recognize patterns that keep you stuck and avoiding things in your life you don’t want to face. Each personality typing has traits (indicators) that help you navigate your life. They are always evolving, but remain steady in their truth so you can count on them to show up the way. Set aside 10 quiet minutes to check in with your unique personality type. What you are looking for are ways that you tend to check-out instead of checking in. Recognize the patterns that may be holding you back. Of course, comment below if you have questions specific to your type:
Sensing Perceivers (SP): (ESTP, ISTP, ESFP, ISFP)
You may check out by overdoing, overcommitting, or chasing new experiences nonstop—rarely pausing to reflect on what you’re actually feeling.
Sensing Judgers (SJ): (ESTJ, ISTJ, ESFJ, ISFJ)
You often step in to do the thankless tasks others avoid. When checked out, you feel resentful, overlooked, or under appreciated, believing your contributions don’t matter.
Intuitive Feelers (NF): (ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, INFP)
You become emotionally drained; your compassionate, energetic self withdraws. Your quick wit may turn sarcastic or biting—a signal you’re running on empty.
Intuitive Thinkers (NT): (ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, INTP)
You may become argumentative, cold, or distant—shutting down emotionally and disconnecting from those around you.
Next to your personality type, jot down what other ways you might be avoiding truths you know in your heart exist. These are the thorny, irritating triggers that show up time and time again. Awareness is an important first step to self-realization. Naming your patterns—especially through the lens of your personality—takes them out of the shadows and into the light.
Step 2: Practice a Gentle “Check-Up”
Choose one moment this week when you notice yourself about to “check out.”
Pause.
Place your hand on your heart, take a slow breath, and ask:
- “What am I really feeling right now?”
- “What do I need in this moment?”
Write down your answers, even if they surprise or scare you. This simple pause interrupts autopilot and invites your true self to speak up—no matter your personality type. The catch you have to listen, and tune into your intuition.
Step 3: Reframe Scarcity Into Abundance
Identify one area where you feel you “have to give something up” (money, time, relationships).
- Instead of focusing on loss, write down three things you might gain by letting go.
Example: “If I cancel this membership, I gain more time for walks, creativity, or rest.” - Practice visualizing your life with these new gains for a few minutes each day.
Why this matters:
Shifting from a mindset of lack to one of abundance opens the door to new possibilities and self-worth.
Step 4: Curated Resources for Deeper Work
If you want to go further, explore these resources:
- Book: It’s Not Your Money by Tosha Silver – An eight-week guide to transforming your relationship with abundance.
- Video: “Carl Jung’s Wisdom: Use Wealth Alchemy to Attract Prosperity Today” – Learn how your beliefs about scarcity shape your reality.
- Book: Money, and the Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks – Classic teachings on manifesting wealth, health, and happiness.
Step 5: Share Your Check Up Commitment
Choose one insight or action from above and share it with a trusted friend, journal, or even reply to this newsletter. Declare:
“This week, I am checking in with myself by ________.”
This is important because naming your intention out loud increases accountability and signals to your subconscious that you’re ready for change.Remember:transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Every small, honest check-in is a step toward living with more clarity, courage, and joy. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do this perfectly. You just have to begin.
From Checked-Out to Checked-In: Why Summer Is the Ultimate Time for a Life-Revealing Check-In
My deepest hope is that this summer becomes your turning point—a season where you move from feeling checked-out to truly checked-in. Because the truth is, you are not a nobody; you are a spark of Divinity with a unique purpose. When you start questioning old beliefs and gently let go of what no longer serves you, you open the door to becoming the person you most want to see in the world.
Oliver Anthony’s journey, and my own, is a wonderful reminder that transformation is possible for anyone. His music, and our story reveals that even after years of struggle and self-doubt, living your truth—unapologetically and courageously—can inspire and uplift others.
Realize the same unstoppable, undeniable spirit lives in you. You deserve to know yourself deeply and live your sacred story. Summer—the season of warmth, growth, and natural slowing down—is calling you to pause, reflect, and reconnect. There’s no better time than now to listen to that call and step into your fullest, most authentic self.
If you’re ready to discover your spiritual personality type, I invite you to sign up for a 1:1 Clarity Call with me. Together, we’ll uncover your unique strengths and release limiting patterns. This is your chance to create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. ‘Tis the season to begin. I want this for you!
Ready to check-in? I’m here for you. Click to book your Clarity Call now.
Travel A Tonic for Self-Discovery
Can you see why I staunchly believe that travel is a tonic for the soul? Travel offers a real-time opportunity to observe your personality type in action. It’s an enriching environment—a living classroom for self-discovery—that exposes you to diverse experiences. This encourages self-reflection, fosters personal growth, and provides countless opportunities to step outside your comfort zone.
This post offers a sneak peek into my book, Unpack Your Personality: Let Your Inner Guide Be Your Travel Guide. It’s part memoir (my story of self-discovery through travel), part introduction to Spiritual Personality Typing℠—a reimagining of Myers-Briggs (MBTI) through the lens of spiritual alignment—and part personalized travel guidebook. The idea is that all of these roads lead to self-discovery.
Please know that I curate these posts to be both meaningful and educational, designed to help you navigate the needs of your sacred personality type on the road, in business, and in life. If you’re interested in exploring your unique travel personality type, feel free to contact me me for a one-on-one travel session.
Ready To Get to Know Yourself
Are you ready to embark on the road less traveled and join the rare 10% who truly know themselves? If you’re seeking more, I offer bespoke one-on-one sessions designed to help you discover yourself from the inside out. This is pure self-awareness—an opportunity to connect with your authentic self.
Together, we’ll shine a light on self-sabotaging behaviors and break negative cycles. We’ll also explore what brings you the greatest joy, both in daily life and on your travels.
Ready to start your journey? Let’s connect and uncover the unique path meant just for you. Click here to schedule a 1:1 clarity call.
More About Spiritual Personality Typing™️
My goal is to shift perspectives around MBTI® personality typing—to break free from stereotypes and oversimplifications. Remember, your personality type is sacred. Your persona is just a mask.
It’s my intention that you begin to see your archetype as a sacred tool—an expression of your true self.
Of course, good things in life come to those who do the work. Take responsibility and make personality typing, infused with spiritual understanding, a daily practice. You’ll soon realize that your rational self and your soul self rely on each other to ignite a soulful meaningful life. When you fully embrace this concept, a profound awakening occurs. It moves you closer to your truth, liberating you from a purposeless existence.
You’ll be ready for any occasion, situation, or event—whether it’s travel, relationships, career, passion, or purpose. Ahh, living a meaningful life—isn’t that what we all desire?
Please Share: Why Mid Year Is The Perfect Time For a Life Revealing Check Up
It’s always my intention to encourage you and plant seeds to help you think differently. To tap into the unique aspects of your true self through spiritual personality type. By doing so, we can collectively raise the vibration of the planet. If you know someone—a friend, co-worker, or family member—who is struggling with self-understanding or seeking their true self, please share this post with them. You never know who might need this message today.
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Want to Dive Deeper? I Got You
If this speaks to you even a little bit, check out my podcast interview on Shine With with host Gina Kunadian
🎧 Unlocking Your True Self with Spiritual Personality Typing: A Conversations with Nina Zapala
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Thank you, Marilyn, for believing in my mission — even before I fully believed in it myself. 🩵
Additional Resources:
🔖 7 Ways to Determine if You’re a Spirit-Led Entrepreneur: click here for the link.
🔖How to Embrace the Soul Self in Business: click here for the link.
🔖 Do Popular Trends Benefit Your Mind or Undermine You?🔖
📚 Or grab a copy of my debut book: Unpack Your Personality: Let Your Inner Guide Be Your Travel Guide
Who Is Nina Zapala?
Hey, I’m Nina Zapala—creator of Spiritual Personality Typing℠, a new way to connect your mind and spirit so you can actually show up as your real self. My mission? Plant seeds for a fresh kind of thinking—where self-expression isn’t just allowed, it’s unstoppable.
I’m also the mind behind the (un)Brand: a soul-first, zero-cookie-cutter approach for founders who are done with branding clichés and performance games. No more approval-chasing. No more shrinking to fit in. The (un)Brand helps you show up fully—characteristically authentic, unapologetic, and 100% you.
With decades in branding, community, and cause marketing (and 300+ articles to prove it), I help women take back their identity and purpose. My book, Unpack Your Personality Let Your Inner Guide Be Your Travel Guide., is your invite to trust your gut and journey inward.
Let’s be real—someone rocks blue hair or pitches a bold idea, and most people roll their eyes or back away. My work? Burns old scripts. Instead we light up what makes you exquisitely different.
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