Most people wait until New Year’s Eve to make grand resolutions. They set goals with fireworks and champagne, determined to change everything overnight. But honestly? I think life is too short for that kind of pressure. For me, it isn’t about years—it’s about seasons.
And by seasons, I don’t just mean spring, summer, fall, and winter (though they matter too). I mean the seasons of life. The times when everything feels fast-paced and busy, the quieter stretches when we can breathe, the moments of growth, the periods of struggle. With ADHD, these shifts feel even sharper, because our energy, focus, and mood are so deeply tied to rhythm and environment.
“Us ADHDers have been good time keepers, we rely on external factors to keep us in sync and nature can deffinitley help.”
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Fall is firmly on its way. Yes, I’m English, but I prefer the American word. “Fall” captures that image of leaves tumbling to the ground, the reminder that change is inevitable. It’s a season I have a complicated relationship with.
I love the colours, the crisp air, the way the world seems to turn golden for a while. I love pulling out blankets, lighting candles, and decorating my home so it feels warm and inviting. Fall gives me permission to slow down, to live at a different pace.
But then comes the shadow. By mid-October, seasonal affective disorder starts to creep in. The darker mornings, the shorter days, the sense that the light is slipping away. For me, that’s when the struggle begins. My ADHD brain thrives on stimulation, sunlight, and movement—and fall can feel like a slow closing-in.
“Seasonal Affective Disorder or Seasonal Depression affects ADHDers up to 75% more than it does neurotypical people. This indicates were more hyper aware to external changes.”
That’s why I’ve learned that knowing what season we’re in—both outside and inside—matters so much. Awareness gives us choice. If we can recognise the season, we can resynchronise ourselves. We can change our pace.
It’s like running a marathon. Endurance isn’t about going full speed the whole way through. It’s about knowing when to push, when to hold steady, and when to slow down so you can actually finish. Life is the same. Some seasons call for hustle and growth. Others demand rest, reflection, and preparation.
When we’re more in sync with nature and also where we’re at in life, it creates better harmony for us as individuals—and goodness knows us ADHDers need all the help we can get.
