Getting Over the Sunday Scaries
Happy Sunday!! Normally I like to be out and about during the weekend, but since I’ll be traveling for most of the second half of this month, it’s been a quieter weekend at home. With that said, there’s nothing I love more than a little “me time” to decompress and calm myself so I don’t get the Sunday Scaries. Yep, the Sunday Scaries are real – it’s that feeling of anxiety that starts to come over you as the weekend comes to an end and the work week looms ahead of you. If you know what I’m talking about you know it’s not fun, but it’s ok! Let’s talk about getting over the Sunday Scaries and what you can do to make the most of your weekend.
When I used to travel every week for work, I always got hit with the Sunday Scaries and would dread my Monday 4am wake up calls and the thought of spending another week away from home. Now that I work locally, the Sunday Scaries hit a lot less hard, but they definitely still happen from time to time.
How to get over the Sunday Scaries
+ Do one exciting thing during the weekend.
Also, figure out your weekend style. Do you like to go with the flow and take it easy, or are you a go, go, go kind of person? My weeks tend to be busy, so I like to reset on the weekends. I try to give myself one day a week where I don’t make any plans or have any expectations for myself. Lately it’s been tough to follow through on that plan, but it is one of my goals for the year.
+ Plan something to look forward to over the next week.
It always helps to have something to look forward to! I also treat myself to something small on Monday mornings to make the jump back into the work week a little easier, whether it’s sleeping in, a trip to my favorite coffee shop before work, or a tea date with a girlfriend.
+ Prep your mind and body for the week.
Make time to clean your apartment and take care of yourself. It’s easy to fall into the trap of saving all of your errands for the weekend and then feeling overwhelmed. See if you can get some done over the week or if you can outsource certain chores. If you’re having a particularly crazy weekend, make sure to load up on vitamins and water. Don’t feel like hitting the gym? Make movement fun during the weekend! Go on a hike, run by the beach, try a new fun workout class.
The weekend is your time to explore and get out of your comfort zone! These photos were taken during an early morning field trip to Griffith Observatory – the skies were hazy but you still got a beautiful view of the city! I love doing things early in the morning and feeling the sense of calm as the rest of the city wakes up slowly.
+ Rest Sunday night.
I have a pretty strict no plans on Sunday night rule. I try really hard to stick to an early bedtime on Sunday so I don’t wake up Monday totally exhausted. It really helps to start the week on a good note mentally and physically.
+ Change your mindset.
Once I realized the Sunday Scaries were all about my perspective and how I was choosing to view the situation, I realized I didn’t have to dread Mondays anymore. Not going to launch into a rant about how you need to find a job you love so much you don’t stress about Mondays. Instead, once I challenged myself to focus on the positives in my life and view Mondays as a chance to get back into my routine and start fresh, Sundays felt way less scary. This is true whether your love your job or not! If you can view the start of a new week as a chance to hustle and an opportunity to grow, you won’t get the Sunday Scaries as badly!
How do you deal with the Sunday Scaries?
xx, Amy
dress: hot-as-hell | jacket: blank nyc | shoes: steve madden
Oh I totally understand that you need some time for yourself! I love your tips and they sound very relaxing and perfect to make a weekend very nice. This outfit is GORGEOUS btw – you look lovely <3
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Your dress is fabulous <3
I hate that Sunday feeling, it gets real bad sometimes…
Your dress is really cute and I love the all-white photos!
Xx, Lora | Cherry Cola Style
Love this post! I have always felt the “Sunday Scaries” but never quite had a phrase for it. Thanks for sharing. <3
xx Sara
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I love those sandals! Mondays are just another day, no worries just blessings!
Briana
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I remember always feeling the panic of the weekend ending whenever I thought about a massive pile of work or unread emails waiting for me to tackle the next day in the office.
I definitely believe changing your mindset is the best way to conquer your impending Monday blues and planning something small always helped like a nice dinner or drinks to ease your start to the week 😛
Xx
Siree
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Sunday evenings can be a bit of a downer! Thanks for sharing such great tips on how to beat the Sunday blues!
x Emily
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I definitely get the sunday scaries as well! but every week i somehow manage to get over it. It’s definitely a mission though! Thanks for the tip! Love this look on you too Amy!
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Loving all these tips babe!! It’s always hard to mentally prepare yourself for a new work week, so I definitely agree with getting the most out of your weekend and planning fun things that you look forward to! I also always make sure to get most of my errands done before the weekend 🙂
XO, Jessi
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Great imagery and perfectly paired with the content. I def don’t have Sunday anxiety anymore, but major excitement for Monday and a fresh week! haha 🙂
I’ve never heard anyone talk about the Sunday Scaries but it sure does happen to me! I love this post! Thanks for sharing some of your tips! Not making plans on Sunday is a good one. Definitely hard in the summer in Toronto.
such a lovely look from you
Regards,
Mrs. Aa
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I know exactly what you mean, Amy! I never really thought of it as the Sunday Scaries (more like Pre-Monday LOL), but now that you mention it, Sunday does kind of loom over you with that feeling of dread. One of my favorite ways to get in to the right mood is to leave Sunday free of plans, so that it can me a “me day,” whether it’s catching up with blog things, exercising, or cleaning, because it really helps me prepare for Monday! 🙂 Loving these gorgeous photos, by the way! <3
XO, Elizabeth
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I hate the Sunday Scaries too but these are some great tips!! Also adore that dress, its so pretty!
xx Nicole
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I love spending ‘me time’ at home! Btw, I finished reading that ‘you are a bad ass’ in a week. Such a great book! Can’t wait to read more book recommendations from your posts Amy!
xx, Jessie
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I don’t know Amy, but until I was able to work for myself and make my own schedule, I couldn’t get rid of the Sunday Scaries, no matter how hard I tried… No matter how much I tried to view the situation differently with my conscious mind, something irrational still made them kick in every week, without fail.