You've bought the self-care gifts. The weighted blanket. The essential oil diffuser. That beautiful journal you swore would change everything. Maybe someone even gave you emotional support gifts because they could see you struggling—crystals, bath bombs, a mug that says "You've got this."

If the end of summer has you feeling more chaotic than centered, you’re not alone. While social media floods our feeds with "back-to-school energy" and productivity hacks, many women and moms are quietly navigating the emotional whiplash that seasonal transitions can bring. The pressure to bounce back, restart routines, and be “on” again can clash hard with the deeper need to rest, recalibrate, and root into rhythms that actually feel like you.