For many of us who work, Sundays bring a dreadful feeling
that many people call “Sunday scaries”
When you wake up on Sunday mornings or are out there having
a nice brunch with your friends you might experience an overwhelming feeling of
anxiety about the fact that the next day is Monday. This feeling can leave you
demotivated and drain you of the energy needed to conquer the upcoming week.
You are not alone if you have ever experienced the “Sunday
scaries”, more than 76% of people have severe Sunday night blues. But you don’t
have to dwell on this draining feeling forever, here are 4 ways you can fight Sunday
scaries and prepare your mind for a great week ahead.
1 Make Sundays Special
Plan something special on Sundays all by yourself or with
people whose company you enjoy. But don’t go about partying all night as it
might leave you exhausted the next day.
You can hang out with your friends, have dinner with your family,
go on a shopping spree or spend the evening reading a new book. Do this
consecutively for a few weeks and your feeling of dread will be replaced by a
feeling of excitement.
2 Don’t Leave Any Work On Pending for Monday
Most of us are annoyed by the thought of Monday because of
all the work that’s pending. Try clearing up any work that’s due before you
leave for home on Friday. Avoid piling up household chores for Sunday and try getting
them a little daily so you can relax during the weekend.
3 Ease up Your Monday Mornings
Start off your Monday with a good morning routine. Wake up a
little earlier and have a good breakfast, go for a jog and take a shower before
starting your car for work. This will elevate your mood and leave you feeling
energetic for the whole day.
4 Rule Out Any Underlying Problems
Sometimes Sunday scaries can be a sign of an underlying
problem like depression or an anxiety disorder. If your Sunday scaries last for
several weeks or you feel emotionally drained or exhausted at work consult your
doctor or a therapist.
Sometimes a toxic workplace could be causing Sunday anxieties,
try identifying the problem and don’ be afraid to leave any workplace that’s
deteriorating your emotional and physical health.
A few lifestyle changes can go a long way and you don’t have
to make any drastic changes to tackle Sunday blues. Bringing more relaxation
and enjoyment to your life will surely do the job for you!
