Episode 105: The Longest Day of the Year and the Shortest Fuse

The longest day of the year sounds beautiful. So why are you running short on patience by 6:12 in the evening?If summer feels less like a season of joy and more like a season of slow depletion, you are in the right place. The science says it is not your character. It is heat, evening light, and modest sleep loss all chipping away at your emotional bandwidth at the same time.In this episode, I will walk you through what is actually happening in your body around the summer solstice, why your short fuse has a physiological explanation, and one small thing you can do before the sun sets tonight to help restore your energy.Here is what you will take away:Why “more daylight” often costs you more than it gives backHow heat and modest sleep loss shrink your patience without you realizing A grounded, faith-rooted way to receive this season instead of pushing through itSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Psalm 74:16–17 (NIV)Research note: Noelke and colleagues, 2016, Environmental Research, on ambient temperature and emotional well-being.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.