Getting to know 'Sunday Scaries': Anxiety before the new week and how to cope
Many people may have felt anxious or depressed when Sunday arrives; this condition is known as the 'Sunday Scaries' or Sunday anxiety. This feeling often occurs during the afternoon or evening of the weekend, before having to return to work or school on Monday, preventing many from fully relaxing.
The cause of this condition often stems from the brain starting to think about pending workloads or the stress of what must be faced in the coming week. These anxieties cause the body and mind to feel tense without realizing it, even though it is supposed to be a time for rest.
Coping with the Sunday Scaries can be done by adjusting behaviors, such as clearly scheduling Monday's tasks before leaving work on Friday to reduce anxiety about unfinished work. Additionally, spending Sunday on relaxing activities, such as light exercise, reading, or meditation, will help the mind feel calmer.
Furthermore, creating a mental safe space on Sunday is important. Experts recommend avoiding checking work emails or various notifications during the weekend so that the brain can truly rest and recharge its energy to be ready for the new week.
Understanding and accepting your feelings is the first step toward solving the problem. If we can manage our anxiety and turn Sunday into a time of happiness, we will be able to start the new week with full energy and greater efficiency.