If you’ve been noticing that post-summer “blah” feeling—tired, irritable, overwhelmed, or just not ready to trade sandals for spreadsheets—you’re not alone. Burnout often spikes in the fall because our bodies and minds are adjusting not only to more structure but also to shorter days, colder weather, and the loss of summer’s natural ease. Think of it as seasonal burnout: your nervous system is grieving the freedom of summer while bracing for the busier pace of fall.