Key points

Fall has a lesser known "dark side"—it's a common time for burnout as people lose drive and tire of goals.

The fall burnout is a combination of shorter days, multiple holidays, and a looming end of year.

The signs of fall burnout range from physical symptoms like fatigue to memory fog and general irritability.

Awareness of the season's drag on productivity and outlook is one way to prevent or minimize burnout.

People love the fall. Seriously, whether you’re team pumpkin spice or not—it’s just that crisp, still pleasant time of year that makes people feel cozy and calm. Or, not. Because the dark side of autumn is just that: The days are getting shorter, the year is nearing its end, and winter is coming. In fact, October is rather infamous for being a time of year when people

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