Why Does Spring Feel Like Such a Whirlwind?

Spring is here, and with it comes longer days, seasonal motivation swings, and the chaos of transitioning from winter hibernation to spring energy. If you're anything like us, this time of year is a rollercoaster. One minute, you're feeling inspired to deep-clean your entire house, and the next, you're in a full-blown ADHD side quest, reorganizing your bookshelves instead of folding laundry.

In this episode of Burnt Out Perfectionist, Eve and Sara break down:
✅ The weird way music moods change through the seasons 🎶
✅ Why spring makes us feel motivated yet totally overwhelmed 😵‍💫
✅ The spring cleaning guilt trip (because apparently, we were supposed to start in February?!)
✅ How seasonal eating habits shift (Watermelon? anyone?)
✅ The pressure of summer camp sign-ups in March—why so early?!
✅ ADHD-friendly hacks to boost motivation without burning out

So if you’ve ever found yourself staring at a to-do list wondering how time is moving so fast—this one’s for you.

Spring Cleaning Overwhelm Is Real—Let’s Talk About It

Ah yes, spring cleaning—or as we like to call it, “That Thing Everyone Says You Should Be Doing But Somehow Feels Impossible.” The internet makes it seem like everyone is deep-cleaning their baseboards while we’re still figuring out where our winter coats go. WHY is there so much pressure to have a spotless home the second the sun comes out?!

Eve and Sara break down:
🧹 The guilt trip of spring cleaning timelines (because “real adults” apparently started in February)
📦 How seasonal storage swaps always seem easier in theory
🧠 ADHD-friendly hacks for tackling micro tasks instead of getting stuck in decision paralysis
🛒 Why packaging and storage solutions can actually help simplify organization

If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Pinterest cleaning checklists, we get it.

Motivation Regulation—ADHD Style

Let’s be real—motivation is not linear, and spring either makes you feel unstoppable or like you need a two-hour nap. There is no in-between. 🙃

Eve and Sara discuss:
🛏️ Naps vs. Productivity Hacks—What actually works for seasonal motivation?
📝 Making lists but refusing to follow them (relatable.)
🌸 How seasonal affective disorder (SADD) hits differently in the spring vs. winter
⏳ Giving yourself permission to “side quest” chores instead of forcing structure

And let’s not forget: the brain fog that comes with time changes. If we sound a little chaotic in this episode, blame it on daylight savings.

Parenting Pressure & the March Madness of Summer Sign-Ups

Why does parenting in spring feel like a non-stop to-do list?!

🎡 Summer camps? Already booking for June.
📚 School events? Field trips, graduations, and end-of-year chaos.
👩‍👧‍👦 Social media pressure? Telling you that real parents are planning Pinterest-worthy spring break activities.

It’s exhausting. Eve and Sara dive into the mental load of parenting during seasonal transitions and how to set realistic expectations.

🚨 Reminder: You do NOT have to do all the things.

Spring Vibes = New Music Moods 🎶

Have you ever noticed that your music taste completely shifts with the seasons?

✅ Winter = Sad, cozy, lo-fi beats 🧣
✅ Spring = Upbeat, “I’m finally going to get my life together” energy 🌼
✅ Summer = Windows down, full main-character mode ☀️
✅ Fall = Moody indie music and pretending you’re in a movie 🍂

Sara and Eve talk about how music influences productivity, emotions, and even how we tackle household chores (because let’s be honest, the right playlist makes a HUGE difference).

Spring Eating Habits—Why Are We Like This?

🌞 Warmer weather means food cravings change—but why? Is it science? Is it vibes? We’re not sure.

🍉 Sara’s go-to: Refreshing foods like watermelon and salads
🌶 Eve’s go-to: Spicy, bold flavors (because she thrives on chaos)

We also discuss:
🥩 Struggles of getting enough protein when your appetite shifts
🚰 Sunlight & hydration cravings (why does spring make us drink more water?!)
🥑 How different people experience seasonal food shifts in weird ways

So… It’s Not You. It’s Society.

Feeling overwhelmed by spring expectations? SAME.

❌ You don’t need to deep-clean your house overnight.
❌ You don’t have to plan the perfect summer schedule.
❌ You don’t need to completely reinvent yourself just because it’s a new season.

✅ Give yourself permission to take it one step at a time.
✅ Embrace the chaos and do what works for you.
✅ If all else fails… naps are always an option.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now & let us know—what’s YOUR favorite season? 🌸☀️🍂❄️

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Drop an emoji in the comments to tell us how you’re handling the seasonal shift!

🌼 = Thriving
😵‍💫 = Barely surviving
🛏️ = Naps are the only answer

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