How many of you experience the Sunday Scaries? That daunting feeling when you realize that tomorrow is Monday.
Even though it’s still your weekend, you start feeling this dark, heavy cloud of worry, doubt, or fear. I created this post just for you in efforts to help you learn how to beat the Sunday Scaries.
If you’re looking for a better way to enjoy your weekend and still prepare for your best week yet, then let’s explore together the following ways that can help you beat the Sunday Scaries!
1. Practice Self-Care
Do something that makes you happy! Maybe it’s drinking a warm cup of coffee, curling up in a cozy blanket and reading that novel you’ve been eyeing on your bookshelf, or even just taking a much-needed nap. Whatever you choose, be sure to devote time to taking care of you. You’re worth it.
Remember, self-care is not selfish! You spend so much of your time taking care of others and trying to keep up with everything in your life. You deserve to be happy and to surround yourself with things that you love.
2. Plan for the week ahead
My sweet husband is a golfer, so it’s no surprise I’ve watched my fair share of golf documentaries. When it comes to planning for the week ahead, I am always reminded by a quote from my husband’s favorite golfer, Jack Nicklaus. To add some context, Jack was talking about feeling nervous on the golf course. He said that the only time he ever felt nervous or worried was when he was unprepared.
When I heard those words, they really clicked with me. I could relate when thinking about times that I was concerned about work or when I was in college. I think we can totally use this quote for our purposes in getting a better start on the week ahead. Thanks, Jack!
Spending as little as an hour with your planner and a cup of your favorite beverage can alleviate so many concerns. Plus, it will give you an overall better vibe for what’s to come. Life is too short. We should look forward to each week instead of dreading it.
3. Be Present
This is so important to remember! Instead of worrying about tomorrow, enjoy today! When we get caught up in our worries, we tend to forget what is presently happening. Whether it be where we are, what we are doing, or even more important: who we are with.
I believe our relationships are the most important thing to nurture in our lives. We need to devote our hearts and our minds to being present and truly enjoying the time that we are spending with others.
4. Determine Why You’re Experiencing the Scaries
It’s all about mindset. This is the game changer! Think about why you’re anxious about Monday. It may be something new happening that you’re nervous about, or maybe this happens every Monday.
Grab a journal and jot down all of your concerns and then read them. Try to come up with solutions that would help you to stop stressing about these items.
Often times, after doing a brain dump, we can realize that a lot of our stressors aren’t worth our time or are not as bad as we think they are in the moment.
Think about the big picture and own the fact that you’ve survived every day that you didn’t think you could – you’re a winner!
5. Meal Prep
The best way to avoid splurging on fast food throughout the week or spending hours trying to figure out what you want for dinner is to meal prep your food on Sunday. If you have your lunches and dinners prepared in the fridge, you’re far less likely to order a pizza.
6. Do ALL the Laundry!
Monday morning before work is not the time to realize you didn’t wash your best dress pants, or that your husband doesn’t have any clean underwear (guilty!).
Getting all of your work/comfy clothes, and towels washed, dried and hung up/folded away is going to help you to feel more organized and put together all week long.
If you want to kick this step up a notch, you can set out your outfits for each day of the week so you don’t have to worry about what you’re going to wear each morning. This can be a huge time-saver!
I hope that this post has helped you learn some new ways for how to beat the Sunday Scaries!
Remember, you can accomplish absolutely everything you set your mind to this coming week (and every week after that!). When you feel doubt, anxiety, or worry creep in…just feel those emotions, recognize its just your brain trying to “protect” you, and show those negative thoughts who’s boss!
Let’s Chat!
Do you experience the Sunday Scaries?
Do you have any tips or tricks for making the most of your weekend?
Do you use a planner to jot down things for the week ahead?
I LOVE this post! I think everyone can relate to this. It’s a great way to look forward to the week instead of dread it. Thanks for this! Everyone needs to read this 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words, Patty! 🙂
I had no idea that that Sunday feeling had a name 🙈 Thanks so much for sharing these great tips on how to overcome it and prepare for the week ahead xx
You are more than welcome, thank you so much for stopping by and reading! 😊
Just discovered your site from your blog comment on another site. Great stuff. totally agree on the doing laundry…doesn’t it make you feel just like you’re life is a little bit more organized on Sunday night. Good way to start the week.
Thank you so much for coming over to my blog, I truly appreciate it! Yes, I completely agree with you! 🙂
Sunday Scaries are a real thing and I haven’t managed to beat them yet. Can’t wait to try your tips!
xoxo
Kate | https://sparkleandthecity.com/
Yes, they are, friend. Hang in there, and let me know how it goes! 🙂 I hope your week is off to a great start!
I just keep myself busy with things so I don’t think about Monday lol! Ususally I do the laundry as well or read a book.
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Haha, that’s good! It definitely helps not to dwell on it. 🙂
I love the post and i love how you have kept Self care on Top of the list i m guilty of keeping it last some days now i am trying to keep it on top of my list
Thank you so much! 🙂 It tends to be the most difficult to put on our list, but it is so necessary and worth it.
These tips are so helpful! Thanks for sharing babes 🙂
X Merel
https://www.andathousandwords.com
Thanks so much, Merel!! So happy you found them helpful! 🙂
Honestly, the tip about doing all of the laundry is so true! I always feel better about everything when I have the laundry done. These are all great tips girl!
Ashlee | https:/www.maybeafterbrunch.com
I totally agree, it really helps to just have it out of the way for the week! 🙂 Thanks so much, Ashlee!
I definitely get the Sunday scaries. Thanks for sharing this!!
Best,
Rach
You are more than welcome, Rach! 🙂 I think we all get them, it’s just about making your Sunday as peaceful as possible and helping yourself to get a great start on the week ahead.
These tips are very helpful! I love doing laundry on the weekends. Strangely, it helps me destress haha.
Thank you, Emily! 🙂 Haha, I agree! I always feel better once it’s done.
Great post! It’s funny because when I worked jobs that I didn’t like, the Sunday Scaries were a very common thing. But that I love my job…blogging…I actually look forward to Mondays when the kids return to school and I can sit down uninterrupted and do my thing! But for those who do experience the Sunday blues, these tips are fantastic! Being present is so important.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
That’s so wonderful, Shelbee!! 🙂 That is my goal in the next few years to become a full time blogger. Thanks so much for stopping by!!
these are good tips! While I never feel that I’m caught up on laundry, I do like to try do a face mask each sunday! 🙂 Self care is important!
Hope that you have a great weekend ahead of you! It will be a quiet one here, we are all a little unwell and the smoke haze means we need to stay indoors mostly!
Thank you so much, Mica! That’s awesome, it is super important! My weekend has been off to a great start, and I truly hope you’re all able to feel better very soon and can enjoy your weekend! 🙂
I definitely always try to get my laundry done on Sunday! xx
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That’s awesome, Caitlin!! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday and upcoming week!!😊
I like to stay home and do nothing on Sunday, it helps me get mentally prepared for the week ahead. I also do all my laundry and cleaning on Friday afternoons so I don’t have to clean over the weekend. It’s much easier to relax that way!
I love that, Rebecca!! I can imagine it definitely helps you relax more on the weekend. I think I’d like to adopt that idea. 🙂
Self-care is an absolute must-do indeed. And yes, having a plan for the week ahead helps you stay on the right track and get more things done after the week.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Totally agree, Jessica! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
Such an useful tips. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy reading your post.
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Thank you so much, I’m so happy to hear that!