A quick question, have you been feeling… off lately?

It’s like one minute you’re fine, and the next, you’re crying at a dog food commercial or snapping at your partner for chewing too loudly. You’re exhausted by 3 p.m., can’t focus to save your life, and your motivation has officially left the chat.

If this is you, first off: huge hug. Second: it is absolutely not just you. And third: it’s probably not you at all. It might be the seasonal shifts.

We’re so quick to blame ourselves for these mood changes and dips in emotional energy, thinking we’re failing at wellness. But what if your body is just having a totally normal reaction to the world changing around it?

Your emotional energy is deeply wired to the natural world. When the light changes and the air gets crisp, your nervous system feels it. These seasonal changes are a big deal, and it’s time we started talking about how they impact our mental and energy balance.

Signs That Seasonal Stress Might Be Getting To You

You Hit an Energy Wall (And It Hit Back)

What it feels like: This is next-level fatigue. We’re talking “can’t even decide what to watch on Netflix” tired. You’re craving all the carbs, and your bed is your best friend.

What’s really happening: This is a classic sign that your energy balance is out of whack. Less sunlight directly affects your brain chemistry, telling your body to produce more sleep hormones and less feel-good hormones. It’s a biological nudge to slow down, just like nature is doing. Your body is begging for a reset.

You Get Weepy Over… Everything?

What it feels like: A song from high school comes on, and you’re suddenly flooded with nostalgia. You feel a subtle but persistent melancholy for no clear reason. You might even find yourself missing someone you haven’t thought about in years.

What’s really happening: Fall is a season of release. The trees let go of their leaves. Your spirit is trying to do the same with old emotions. This isn’t a bad thing! It’s your heart’s way of asking for a little emotional healing, and that’s why healing retreats are a fast track to releasing stress and pain, a chance to process and let go of what you’ve been carrying to make space for the new.

You’d Rather Cancel Plans Than Make Them

What it feels like: The thought of making small talk at a party gives you hives. Your social battery is permanently at 1%. You start inventing excuses to stay home with your sweatpants and a good book.

What’s really happening: Summer’s energy is all about going out. Fall’s energy is all about going in. This desire to retreat isn’t antisocial; it’s a natural, healthy pull toward introspection. Your emotional energy is redirecting inward so you can listen to what you really need.

Your Brain Feels Like a Browser With 100 Tabs Open

What it feels like: You sit down to work and your focus is just…gone. You read the same sentence four times. You feel scattered, forgetful, and creatively totally blocked.

What’s really happening: In nature, fall is about harvesting, not planting. Your mental energy is mirroring this. It’s not the time for frantic new projects. It’s the time for wrapping things up, integrating lessons, and gentle planning. The mental fog is a sign to simplify and slow your roll.

That Weird, Anxious Restlessness

What it feels like: You have this jittery feeling like you should be doing something, but you have no idea what. It’s a low hum of anxiety with no clear source.

What’s really happening: This is the classic clash! Your body’s natural rhythm is saying “rest,” but modern life is screaming “PRODUCE!” This internal friction feels like anxiety. It’s the stress of seasonal shifts begging you to please, just slow down.

 

So, What’s the Fix? Some Real-World Wellness Tips.

Ignoring it won’t make it go away. But fighting it is exhausting. The secret is to work with the season, not against it. Here are a few wellness tips to find your energy balance again:

• Give Yourself Permission to Rest: Seriously. Schedule it like an important meeting. “From 8-9 p.m., I will rest without guilt.” It’s that important.
• Follow the Light: Get outside for 20 minutes in the morning light. It’s the simplest, most powerful way to regulate your mood and sleep.
• Cozy Up Your Routine: Swap the frantic energy for nourishing rituals. Light a candle. Make a cup of tea. Do nothing. This isn’t lazy; it’s aligned.

In Closing

Sometimes, though, these mood changes run deep. If you’ve tried it all and still feel like you’re struggling through the seasonal stress, it might be a sign that you need a deeper approach to emotional healing.

Sometimes, though, these mood changes run deep. If you’ve tried it all and still feel like you’re struggling through the seasonal stress, it might be a sign that you need a deeper approach to emotional healing.

This is where finding the right guide can make all the difference. This is exactly the kind of work Jacqueline Kane specializes in. As an energy healer for women, she creates a safe and supportive space for you to tune into your body’s wisdom, release what’s weighing you down, and finally find a sense of energy balance that lasts through every season.

If you’re ready to feel grounded and like yourself again, you don’t have to do it alone. Jacqueline’s Healing Circle is a warm community of women learning to navigate these exact feelings together. It’s the perfect place to find your footing, share what you’re going through without judgment, and learn simple practices to restore your emotional energy.

Remember, this isn’t a problem to fix. You’re not broken. You’re just changing with the seasons, and that’s beautifully, perfectly human.