Summer is supposed to feel light, carefree, and exciting. Yet even the idea of a “carefree summer” can carry a surprising amount of pressure. Longing for a change in routine, a vacation, or a break from work, many of us enter the season with hopes of feeling rejuvenated, connected, and renewed. While these hopes are normal to hold, they can also set us up for disappointment when summer doesn't deliver the transformation we imagined.