Easing the Sunday Blues: How to Stop the Dread Before Monday
For many professional women, Sunday is not always restful. Somewhere between lunch and dinner a low hum of worry can creep in. It is the Sunday blues, a learned pattern that can be rewired.
Press play above for a short guided reset, then use the quick starters below to calm the mind and finish the weekend feeling present.
Why the Sunday blues show up
It is often not the week itself that creates the knot in your stomach. It is anticipatory anxiety and a thinking pattern your brain has practised. Recognising this helps you separate real tasks from runaway thoughts.
Two quick wins to try today
- Make a “must-do before bed” list. Write only what truly needs attention before you sleep tonight. Cross out the rest. Either sort by importance or by speed so you can build momentum.
- Bring attention back to the present. Choose one five-minute practice:
- Sit quietly and notice sounds, skin sensations and your breath.
- Put on a favourite song and move your body freely.
- Take a short walk and cycle attention through sight, sound and smell.
These simple moments teach your brain a kinder path. With repetition, calm becomes easier to find.
Want the full walkthrough? The video guides you step by step, including how to prioritise, when to delegate, and how to use short practices to interrupt worry in real time.
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