Top 5 Signs You Need a Seasonal Reset
If you’re feeling burned out, uninspired, or like life is running you instead of the other way around, you may be overdue for a Seasonal Reset—and these 5 signs will tell you for sure.
You can’t pour from an empty cup. And your cup can’t be filled if you don’t address the cracks.
As women, especially in the 35–55 age range, we carry a lot—responsibility, emotions, expectations, and loads of invisible labor that rarely gets acknowledged. We know how to push through and get it all done. But here’s the truth: pushing through is not the same as living fully. And just as the seasons of life change, it’s okay to pause, reassess, and reset. In fact, it’s essential.
A Seasonal Reset—a powerful, personalized pause to realign your energy, time, and goals with the season of life you’re in right now. Whether you’re a high-achieving professional, a busy mom navigating transitions like your own menopause during your child’s puberty, or someone just trying to feel more like herself again, this post will help you recognize the five most common signs that you’re overdue for a reset—and what you can do about it.
Let’s dig in.
1. You’re Checking All the Boxes—But Still Feel Unfulfilled
You’ve hit the milestones. Built the career. Supported your family. Stayed on top of the grocery list, the group texts, the schedule, the performance reviews, and the PTO meetings.
But deep down, something feels….off. You don’t feel broken or like you’re failing. Just empty. The daily grind is happening, and the spark is missing.
That’s the first—and most overlooked—sign that you need a seasonal reset.
A Seasonal Reset isn’t about slashing and burning everything you do. It’s about asking:
- What looks great on paper but feels worthless in my soul?
- When and where did I lose my spark?
- What’s the smallest shift that could bring me back?
If this sounds like you, save this post now and check out my Seasonal Reset Coaching – it’s designed exactly for this stage of life.
You deserve more than just going through the motions of life. You deserve to feel connected to it.
2. Your Calendar Is Full, But You’re Running On Empty
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said yes when you meant no. 🙋🏽♀️ Or worse — said no but did it anyway.
One of the clearest signs you need a seasonal reset is when your time no longer feels like it belongs to you. You’re triple-booked, constantly reacting, and even your “downtime” feels like another thing to manage.
A Seasonal Reset helps you to:
- Reclaim your time
- Redefine your boundaries
- Create space for rest that actually restores you
💡 Pro Tip: Just because a commitment worked last season doesn’t mean it’s right for this one. Your schedule should match your current season, not a past version of you.
3. You’ve Outgrown Your Habits (But Don’t Know How to Replace Them)
Habits are like clothes. They fit for a while — until they don’t.
Maybe your old morning routine doesn’t work with your current workload. Maybe your go-to coping skills (like wine and scrolling) aren’t actually helping. Or maybe you’ve been in survival mode so long, you can’t remember what thriving feels like.
Here’s where a Seasonal Reset changes the game, acting like a closet clean-out for your life.
The intentional reflection and structure of a reset helps you:
- Keep the habits that serve you
- Toss the habits that don’t serve you
- Add new rhythms that reflect who you are now
Even small habits, like meal-prepping my Simply Muffins — can save time in the mornings and shift your energy in a positive way.
4. You Keep Saying “After This Week Things Will Calm Down”—But They Never Do
Ah, that classic, worn-out lie we all tell ourselves:
“Once this work project is over…”
“Once school starts…”
“Once the holidays pass…”
But somehow, the chaos of these “things” simply shapeshifts into something new.
The truth? The chaos of life simply shapeshifts. If you think you can wait for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever. Consider this to be your gentle nudge.
The right moment won’t arrive unless you create it and prioritize it.
A Seasonal Reset is about creating a pause – a structured way to interrupt the cycle of busyness before you collapse into burnout. It’s your declaration of, “Enough. I deserve to live intentionally—not just living to manage everything.”
You don’t need another productivity hack. You need a pause with purpose. You don’t have to wait until burnout hits—here’s where to start your reset now.
5. You Feel the Urge for “Something More” But Can’t Name It
You’re not lost…you’re simply evolving.
Personal growth often feels strange. Everything looks fine from the outside, but inside you feel deep cravings for more purpose, more joy, more alignment. More life that feels authentically you.
This isn’t selfish. It’s human.
A Seasonal Reset provides clarity to reconnect with the you underneath the roles, the routines, and the responsibilities.
So, What Exactly Is a Seasonal Reset?
I created the Seasonal Reset coaching package specifically for women like you—high capacity, self-aware, and done with existing on auto-pilot.
You’ll get:
🕒 A private, one-on-one coaching session tailored to your current life season
📝 A guided reflection workbook to see what’s working (and what’s not)
🔄 Personalized strategies to realign your time, energy, and focus
📆 Seasonal habit tracking + reset planning templates
💬 A bonus accountability check-in so the changes stick
It’s not therapy. It’s not life coaching lite. It’s a strategic, soulful recalibration rooted in real life, with you at the center of it all.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition (like back-to-school chaos, a career pivot, caregiving shifts, or hormonal changes), or simply ready to reconnect with yourself, this experience is designed to give you what you truly need…
A fresh start. A clear path. And a moment, for once, to strip away all your roles and simply be yourself.
Why a Seasonal Reset Matters (Especially Now)
We don’t wait for our homes to fall apart before we start cleaning them, right? We tidy. We reorganize. We prepare for what’s next.
Your life deserves the same care.
Imagine having a clear sense of what matters, saying yes only to what’s aligned, feeling the satisfaction of living on-purpose, and the luxurious freedom of saying no.
That’s what a Seasonal Reset delivers.
Your Next Step (A Personal Invitation)
If you’ve been nodding along, exhaling a little deeper—then this is your moment.
👉🏽 Click here to learn more and schedule your session
(Or visit www.livetheseasonedlife.com/lifestylecoaching to get started.)
You will indeed walk away with:
- Clarity on what matters for YOU right now
- A path forward for the next 30-60 days
- The confidence to protect your peace (priceless!)
You don’t need to overhaul your life. You just need to realign it. And I’d be honored to guide you.
Let’s reset. Together.
Live seasoned,
Shauna