overcoming the 'sunday scaries' 🧘

"you may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." - maya angelou

topic

✦ sunday scaries ✦

the feeling of anxiety and restlessness often creeps in as people near the end of the their weekend, a phenomenon referred to as the 'sunday scaries'. it's a common experience for many people, whether it's related to work or other responsibilities they may have throughout the week.

tips

✦ how to overcome sunday scaries ✦

create a routine

a consistent self-care routine can alleviate stress.

this routine may include reading, exercising, gaming, and spending time with your family or partner.

it's crucial to be in the present moment and resist the urge of engaging in work-related tasks during the weekend.

plan and prioritise

allocate a portion of your sunday to prepare for the week ahead.

create a list to prioritise your tasks and responsibilities, allowing you to take charge of the situation and reduce the feeling of overwhelm.

change your perspective

adopting the perspective that you're able to go to work and earn a living, while others cannot, can change your feelings from anxiety to gratitude.

question

✦ have you noticed any patterns in your sunday scaries? are they centred around certain issues? ✦

perhaps it's triggered at a particular time of the day or when you carry out a specific action, like checking your work phone.

take a moment to identify these triggers and minimise exposure to them where possible.

thoughts from others

"i've suffered a great deal from worrying about the future. it's a waste of time. it discourages me." - mahatma gandhi

"if we accept every thought arrives as fact and a true reflection of reality then it has much more power over how we feel and how we behave." - dr. julie smith