We talk a lot about hustle in real estate.
Momentum. Consistency. That next deal, next launch, next lead.

But sometimes… it’s just meh.

Not burnout. Not a full existential spiral. Just a sluggish fog that settles in somewhere between Fourth of July and back-to-school season.

This came up in our mastermind for coaches last week. There were plenty of head nods as I described how hard it’s been to get back into the rhythm of my business post vacation.

Welcome to the summer “meh.”

What Exactly Is the Summer Meh?

You’re not checked out, exactly.
You’re just… less checked in.

The fire you felt in spring has cooled. Your routines are slipping a bit. You’re crossing tasks off the list, but not with your usual energy. And when you finally get a quiet moment to “work on your business,” all you want to do is scroll.

It’s like your ambition is underwater. You know it’s still there, but everything feels heavier. Slower. Slightly muted.

And because this often shows up during the long, hot, loose-scheduled days of summer, it’s easy to write off or – maybe worse – make it mean something it doesn’t.

Is It Just the Meh’s… or Something More?

Before you decide you need to overhaul your entire life, let’s get curious.

Here are a few tests to help you determine if this is a seasonal slump—or a deeper invitation to shift:

1. What’s your body telling you?
   Do you feel tired and restless? Like you want to do something but nothing sounds fun? The summer meh often shows up as fidgety stagnation—your body wants movement, but your brain’s hitting pause.
2. Is your “why” still intact?
   When you think about what you’re building—your business, your impact, your legacy—does it still resonate? If the answer is yes, but it’s just not happening right now, that’s probably the meh. If the answer is no, that’s something worth exploring more deeply.
3. Have you drifted below the line?
   Conscious leadership teaches us to locate ourselves: Are we above the line (present, open, curious)? Or below it (in blame, control, drama)? The meh often has us dipping into Hero or Victim without realizing it. Statements like: “I just need a new planner.” “If the market weren’t so weird…” “I’ll feel better once summer’s over.”
4. Are your agreements still clean?
   Slippage in the meh often shows up as fuzzy commitments. Late follow-ups. Missed deadlines. “Sort-of” showing up. If you’re not keeping your agreements—or you’re saying yes to things without a whole body yes—it might be time to realign.

How to Shift Out of It (Without Forcing It)

Here’s the good news: the meh doesn’t need to be a problem. You can reframe it as an invitation to slow down, tune in, and get reconnected to what matters.

Here are a few ways to work with it—consciously:

1. Feel it fully.
   Instead of powering through, try this:

• Name the emotion.
• Locate it in your body.
• Move, breathe, or sound through it.
• Let it flow instead of pushing it down or avoiding it.

2. Get honest about your commitments.
   Are you in integrity with your time? Your energy? Make a list of all the things you’ve said yes to. Which ones still feel like a whole body yes? Which ones were a performative nod or a fear-based agreement?
3. Shift your attention to what you can control.
   If you’re stuck spiraling about the market, your team, your pipeline—pause. Ask: What’s actually in my control today? (Your energy. Your outreach. Your calendar. Your mindset.)
4. Make one tiny move.
   Sometimes the way out is not through—it’s action. Not to fix the meh, but to reestablish your own creative momentum:

• Send the email.
• Go on the walk (get into your body and out of your head!)
• Make the call.
• Pick the thing you love doing the most and do that first.

5. Stop trying to be heroic.
   If you’re in the Hero seat—trying to fix yourself with new routines, a new system, or a 5am wake-up call—just notice that. Then ask: What if nothing needs to be fixed? What if this is just a moment calling for presence, not a problem demanding productivity?

Let It Be What It Is. Then Choose.

The summer meh isn’t something to fight. It’s something to notice. Sometimes it means you need rest. Sometimes it means you need to feel something you have been avoiding. And sometimes, it’s just a seasonal slowdown asking you to get quiet enough to hear what’s next.