A Case of the Februarys: Why You Feel Stuck in Winter (And How to Feel Better)

We all know February.

It’s that stretch of calendar months where winter drags its feet, yet we’re all supposed to be done complaining about the weather.

But here’s the thing: February isn’t just a month — it’s a mental experience. A real one.

It’s the season where motivation dips, energy feels harder to access, and even high-functioning, capable women start wondering why everything feels… heavier.

I call it a case of the "Februarys.” It’s that feeling of being stuck — stuck in routines, stuck in seasons, stuck in your brain with thoughts that feel heavy, slow, sometimes hopeless. You’re not alone. And what you’re feeling actually has a name and a science.

Let’s unpack what’s going on in your body, your brain, and your calendar — and how to get unstuck even when winter refuses to quit.