Burnt Out or Sun-Kissed? How to Recharge Before Summer Starts

We’re calling it: pre-summer pressure is real.

Everywhere you look, it's the glow-up season. New fitness plans. New wardrobes. New goals. But while everyone’s chasing their "best summer ever," no one’s really talking about what most of us are actually feeling right now: a bit… fried.

If you’re feeling more burnt out than sun-kissed, you’re not alone. And no — you don’t need another 30-day reset. You probably just need a breather.

Welcome to the Spring Slump

Spring should feel like a fresh start, but let’s be honest — it often arrives with an overflowing calendar, emotional fatigue, and not enough hours in the day.

Maybe you’ve been running on autopilot for a while. Maybe your nervous system is screaming for a timeout. Either way, this season doesn’t need to be about productivity. It can be about recovery.

Small Shifts That Actually Help

You don’t need a whole new lifestyle. You just need a few grounding habits that give your mind and body a chance to exhale. Here are a few ideas:

• Rest (the real kind) – Not scrolling in bed. Actual rest. A short nap, earlier bedtime, or even just five quiet minutes without notifications.
• Digital breaks – Take one hour (or even one afternoon) off screens. Your brain will thank you.
• Boundaries – It’s okay to say no. You don’t need to RSVP to every spring thing. Protect your peace.

A Few Ingredient Friends That Can Help:

• Magnesium – Known to support rest and relaxation. Think of it as your nervous system’s best mate.
• Ashwagandha – A gentle adaptogen that helps the body manage stress. Perfect for those days that just won’t quit.
• Lion’s Mane – A brain-loving mushroom that supports focus and clarity — ideal when mental fog hits hard.

You don’t need them all. Just one or two might be enough to help you feel more like yourself again.

Nervous System First, Always

You don’t need to do more right now. You need to feel more supported.

Your body isn’t asking for more steps or spreadsheets — it’s asking to slow down. To reset. To feel safe again in its own rhythm.

So give yourself permission to stop striving and start softening. Because rest is productive, too.

Your Turn

What would actually help you feel sun-kissed — not strung out?

Take a second to think about it. Maybe it’s a slower start to your day. Maybe it’s magnesium at night. Maybe it’s simply letting go of the pressure to be “on” all the time.

Write it down. Try it out. Share it with someone. And if it feels good — keep it.