seasonal depression 

Seasonal Mindsets

Emma Chamberlain shares her approach to seasonal mindset shifts, emphasizing the importance of adjusting expectations during fall and winter. She explains that while summer and spring are her "grind time," fall and winter are for maintaining essential tasks and nurturing key relationships. This shift in mindset allows her to be more productive and content throughout the year.

I can lower my expectations of how much I'm going to be doing and getting done and accomplishing, and I can just kind of enter into a routine that covers all the bases but doesn't go beyond that.

--- Emma Chamberlain

Emma also highlights the importance of rescheduling daily routines to align with seasonal energy changes, making mornings slower and more intentional 1 2.

   

Goal Setting

Emma's goal-setting strategies evolve with the seasons, focusing on fewer but more meaningful goals during fall and winter. She acknowledges the increased effort required to achieve goals during these months, so she prioritizes tasks that are both attainable and satisfying. This approach helps her maintain motivation and avoid burnout.

I make less goals, but I make more important goals. I focus on making goals that I can attain, but that will also be satisfying for me that are realistic.

--- Emma Chamberlain

Emma's current focus includes enhancing her coffee company and podcast, choosing to concentrate on these areas rather than overloading herself with new projects 3 4.