The Spring Slump Is Real—Here’s How to Push Through It
Apr 1, 2025
Ah, spring. The birds are singing, the sun is out longer, the air smells like fresh starts... and somehow you still feel tired, unmotivated, and kind of over everything.
Welcome to the spring slump. It sneaks in after the new-year buzz wears off and before summer hits. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not broken.
Here’s how to get your groove back without going full productivity robot.
💤 1. Stop Waiting for Motivation (It’s Overrated)
Waiting to “feel like it” is a trap. Motivation is unpredictable. Action is what matters.
Instead of aiming for perfection, aim for movement. Even tiny movement. Even if it’s just:
Opening your laptop and reading one line of your notes
Cleaning one shelf instead of the whole room
Logging a 2-minute goal in Fixie
Start tiny. Let momentum do the rest.
🍃 2. Reset with Micro Goals
Spring is a great time to scale back your expectations. Yes, really.
Big goals can feel overwhelming when energy is low. But micro goals? They give you quick wins without pressure.
📅 Examples:
Write 50 words of your essay
Do 3 push-ups
Read 1 page of a book
Track them in Fixie so you can visually see your streak build up—instant dopamine hit.
☕ 3. Romanticize the Routine
If you can’t change your whole schedule, change the vibe.
Light a candle before you study
Go on a walk with a nostalgic playlist
Make your to-do list cute or aesthetic
Pair your morning journaling with your favorite coffee
Make doing the thing feel nice. Not everything has to feel like a grind.
🌈 4. Reflect on the Season Shift
Spring can feel weirdly emotional. Your brain’s still defrosting from winter. Maybe you’re outgrowing some habits or routines that worked earlier in the year.
Take 10 minutes to journal or reflect:
What’s something that felt good in January that doesn’t now?
What do you actually want more of this spring?
What can you let go of?
Fixie Tip: Create a goal called "spring clarity" and log one reflection every few days.
🚀 5. Give Yourself a Spring Challenge
Sometimes what you need isn’t rest or hustle—it’s a little structure that feels fun.
Try a 7-day or 14-day goal challenge in Fixie:
Meditate for 2 minutes a day
Go tech-free for the first hour of the morning
Write 1 journal entry every night
Touch grass (literally)
Nothing intense. Just a daily check-in that says, "Hey, I showed up today."
Final Thoughts
The spring slump isn’t a failure. It’s a signal. Your body, your mind, your goals—they might just need a softer, simpler strategy right now.
So breathe. Reset. Start small.
Then open Fixie, log your win, and keep going.
This season is still yours. 🌿