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What are Sunday scaries?
The Sunday scaries, often referred to as the Sunday Anxiety, describe the feeling of unease or nervous anticipation that happens when the weekend is coming to an end. The Sunday scaries can cast a shadow over what should be a relaxing day. These feelings often come from the temporary stress about work, school or just low energy.
How to overcome the Sunday scaries?
The good news is that there are a few things to help make your Sundays feel less scary and more relaxing. Here are 3 simple ways to overcome the Sunday Scaries:
- Making a To-Do list
Planning for the week ahead doing this could help make you feel confident and organized. It’s a simple way to ensure you don’t forget anything important. Plus it gives you a small sense of accomplishment and helps you feel more prepared for what’s coming. - Use facts to describe your feelings
One of the best ways to deal with the Sunday Scaries is to stop and name what you’re actually feeling. It might not seem like a big deal, but saying, “I’m anxious because I have a math test on Monday,” can help ease your mind. It stops your brain from panicking over something that might not be as bad as it seems. - Move Your Body
Exercise is always great when dealing with any form of anxiety, including the Sunday Scaries. It helps lower stress levels and clears your mind. You don’t have to do a hard workout; even going for a short walk can help. It’s much better than lying in bed overthinking about Monday.
While the Sunday scaries are a very real experience for many people, I used to think they were kind of a myth. It seemed like they only affected certain people, depending on their situation. But now I see that for those who go through the Sunday Scaries, the three strategies – making a to do list, acknowledging your feelings, and getting some exercise – can really help a lot
The Sunday Scaries aren’t permanent. If you have the right mindset and use simple tools like the ones i listed above, you can make the transition from the weekends to the weekdays much smoother and enjoy your Sundays even more.