Why is Sunday night worse than Monday morning? Let’s talk about it.

Have you ever been in a situation where you are in a bad mood just because you know that tomorrow is Monday and you have to go to work again?

It happened to me quite a lot of times. I once stayed awake until 4 a.m. because I was not ready for Monday, making the next day even worse. On second thought, it wasn't Monday morning that scared me, but Sunday night.

Let’s talk about why Sunday scaries are worse than Monday blues.?

Yes, everyone can agree that Mondays are the worst. They are terrible. The topic of Sunday night, however, is never brought up. The uneasiness that sets in around sunset on Sundays.

It can be the tension of knowing you have to drive through rush hour and then finish up all the tasks you put off doing on Friday.

Or you might have to give progress reports right away despite the fact that your main stakeholders would prefer that you be further advanced.

Whatever it is, it could potentially take time away from your weekend, when you could be unwinding or having fun.

Even though it may only be in your thoughts, these anxious periods might occasionally cause physical discomfort or depressive episodes.

What precisely is the source of the Sunday Scaries?

The Sunday Scaries, sometimes known as the Sunday blues, are emotions of uneasiness or dread that occur the day before going back to work. Sometimes people refer to these sensations as the "Sunday blues."

We all know that there are things about our jobs that can make us feel anxious, like a boss who micromanages, rude coworkers, a long commute, or working ourselves to the point of burnout.?

However, because hybrid and remote professions are in higher demand than they have ever been, it is difficult to leave that stress at the workplace. Participants in the same study also stated that the topic gives them the Sunday Scaries.

That being said, I will now go through some of the reasons people get Sunday scaries.

Fearing the Work

It is extremely possible that you will experience the Sunday blues if you dislike your job. Finding the drive or desire to end up somewhere you don't want to be can be challenging.?

Even though a lot of people complain about their jobs, a severe case of Sunday depression could be a sign that it's time to look for a new job.

Overstretched

It's also likely that your emotions are related to a lack of emotional capacity to handle the responsibilities you have ahead of you.?

You might have taken on a job that is harder than you thought, overbooked yourself, or just feel like you can't handle everything you have to do right now.

A toxic workplace

Working for an unfair boss, with a toxic coworker, or in the hopes of getting a promotion that never comes can ruin any day of the week, not just Mondays.

Loss of control or uncertainty

It's normal to cling to what you believe you can control when anything in your life (like a relationship or your routine) starts to go wrong.?

Some people's jobs are the things they strive to do well, even if it means working on weekends. Uncertainty can harm your mental health and cause anxiety and depression. To fight this, you need to be certain about your goals in life.

Getting Past That Sunday Night Feeling

Anxiety on a Sunday night is essentially just a type of unpleasant anticipation. Instead of living in the present, we are too focused on planning for the future.?

That's not always a negative thing, though, because we feel cheerful on Fridays when we anticipate the next weekend.?

But on Sundays, all that consideration about Monday morning merely takes away the joy of a weekend that is still in progress.?

Being aware of this is an excellent place to start if you want to reclaim your Sunday and put an end to the Sunday night blues.

First, you should know that it's quite normal.

Even though the "Sunday scaries" haven't been studied in depth, a 2018 LinkedIn survey showed that a lot of people have them. 80% of the 1,017 respondents polled reported feeling anxious on a Sunday night.

The realization that many others share your feelings as the weekend winds down is likely to be comforting, even if it does nothing to solve the situation.

Bring some cheer to Mondays.

Make Monday your buy-lunch day if you often pack your lunch on other days. If you and a friend go out for drinks every week, go on Mondays.?

On Monday nights, watch your favorite weekly TV series on demand. Make the first day of your workweek something you anticipate rather than dread.

Develop a more nuanced viewpoint.

As we get better at letting go of Sunday work ideas, we free up the space in our minds that anxiety used to take up. We can then use that space to do something useful and helpful, like learn more about our options.

With this fresh outlook, we see that there are several things we can do to stop the Sunday Scaries right now.?

Perhaps we should remove work-related apps from our personal devices, set aside "no meeting" hours during the workweek (and keep them! ), or even engage in a little meditation in between client appointments.?

We might even feel like it's time to make a big change in this less reactive, more observant condition, like telling our supervisor about our excessive workload or starting the search for a job at a firm that's a better fit.

Enjoy Yourself a Thrilling Activity on Sunday Night

You should completely avoid working on Sundays. Instead, spend the rest of the weekend doing things that really make you happy.?

If at all feasible, commit to an activity that will provide you with something to look forward to week after week.?

This could take the form of attending an art class, going to the movies, or even just meditating for an extended period of time. It is up to you to decide.

To Sum Up

A simple solution isn't always available for those who feel paralyzed by dread every Sunday, which may in part be a consequence of our current economic climate.

Recognize the feeling, realize that you might not be able to entirely rid yourself of it, and then move your attention back to your favorite pastimes and the company of your loved ones.

Don't feel bad if the consequences of Sunday depression are depleting you each week. We are often pulled in different directions, and sometimes our commitments force us to go places or do things we'd rather not.?

Even though your doctor may never give you a diagnosis of Sunday depression, its repercussions are genuine.