Okay, so, you know how everyone talks about spring being the time of renewal and bursting energy? Well, honestly, sometimes, I feel the opposite. It’s like, the world’s waking up, and I’m still hitting the snooze button. And I’ve been thinking about why.

It seems as though my body is trying to catch up. We’ve been in hibernation mode since winter, right? Cozying up, maybe eating a little heavier, definitely moving less. Then, BAM! Suddenly, the sun’s out, the days are longer, and there’s this pressure to be all vibrant and ready to go. But my system is like, “Hold up, we need a minute!”

Plus, think about it: the weather’s all over the place. One day it’s warm and sunny, the next it’s freezing and rainy. That rollercoaster messes with everything, from our sleep to our moods. And all those new allergens floating around? They’re exhausting! Your body might be fighting off things you didn’t even know existed.

So, yes, spring should be energizing, but for some, it’s more like a slow, groggy stretch. If you’re feeling the same, you’re not alone. We’re all just trying to adjust to this crazy seasonal shift. Give yourself some grace, get some extra sleep, and drink a lot of extra water. We’ll get there eventually!

Here is some more information that is a tad bit more indepth that might help…

• Hormonal shifts:
  • During winter, our bodies produce more melatonin, the sleep hormone, because of the lack of sunlight.
  • As days lengthen in spring, our bodies start producing more serotonin, the “feel-good” hormone.
  • This hormonal changeover takes time, and our bodies can get a little confused during the transition. It’s like our internal chemistry is playing catch-up.
• Temperature changes:
  • Spring weather can be unpredictable, with fluctuating temperatures.
  • When it warms up, our blood vessels expand, which can cause our blood pressure to drop, leading to feelings of tiredness.
  • Our bodies need time to adjust to these temperature swings.
• Vitamin D adjustments:
  • Many of us are deficient in vitamin D after winter.
  • As we start getting more sunlight, our bodies begin producing more vitamin D, but this process also takes time, and until our levels are replenished, we can feel sluggish.
• Our bodies waking up:
  • Think of it like our bodies are coming out of a sort of semi-hibernation. Our metabolic processes slow down in winter, and they have to ramp back up in spring. This increase in metabolic activity, can initially cause feelings of tiredness.

Essentially, it’s a combination of our bodies’ internal systems trying to sync up with the changing external environment. It’s a temporary feeling, and with a little patience and self-care, we usually adjust.