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Sunday rituals for a better week ahead
‘A Sunday well spent brings a week of content’…
At least, that’s how the saying goes. In reality, many people are experiencing a very different end to the weekend: ‘The Sunday scaries’. According to a LinkedIn survey, 80% of respondents say they experience worry for the week ahead on a Sunday evening. A Guardian article suggests the dread makes an appearance just after 5 pm.
Here are five steps to fend off the Sunday scaries and set yourself up for a positive and productive week instead.
If your Sunday evening is rudely interrupted by the realisation of how little sleep you’ve had, the to-do list that lies ahead, and all the itty-bitty tasks you’ve yet to do, here’s what you can do to help.
This might sound quite ‘woo woo’ if it’s not something you usually do, but going into a week with a calm and clear idea of what you want out of it, can help you feel more in control. Start with words like ‘my aim’, ‘my goal, ‘I will’, or ‘I want to’ rather than ‘ need to’. This prevents it from becoming another chore on your to-do list.
Your intention might be:
To avoid going into the week blind and ultimately running around like a headless chicken, take time to look at what lies ahead.
Instead of fretting, take action. Break down tasks into bitesize chunks. Schedule work commitments, life commitments, and fun things too. Consider if and where you’ve overbooked.
This will make the week feel more manageable.
Stomp on the Sunday scaries with a self-care Sunday treat. This might be a warm bath, self-massage, face mask, or movie night. Make it a regular thing, and you’ll switch Sunday’s association and enter the week feeling refreshed and revived.
The Sunday scaries is a thief. It steals the last few hours of your weekend with all the ‘what ifs’ of the week ahead.
This mini Sunday mediation can help you work through your anxious thoughts and stay in the moment - the weekend’s not over quite yet!
If you’ve had a jam-packed weekend, sleep might have slipped off the radar. That’s fine when you can lie in the next day, but not so great when you’ve got work in the morning.
Get your sleep schedule back on track with a calming evening routine. You can explore our Sleep Better collection for little rituals that will help you switch off, drift off, and recharge for the week ahead.
Now, you’ll be feeling organized, pampered, present, and rested for the week ahead. Sunday evening doesn’t have to be so scary after all.
At least, that’s how the saying goes. In reality, many people are experiencing a very different end to the weekend: ‘The Sunday scaries’. According to a LinkedIn survey, 80% of respondents say they experience worry for the week ahead on a Sunday evening. A Guardian article suggests the dread makes an appearance just after 5 pm.
Here are five steps to fend off the Sunday scaries and set yourself up for a positive and productive week instead.
How to prep for a ‘week of content’
If your Sunday evening is rudely interrupted by the realisation of how little sleep you’ve had, the to-do list that lies ahead, and all the itty-bitty tasks you’ve yet to do, here’s what you can do to help.
Step 1: Set an intention for the week
This might sound quite ‘woo woo’ if it’s not something you usually do, but going into a week with a calm and clear idea of what you want out of it, can help you feel more in control. Start with words like ‘my aim’, ‘my goal, ‘I will’, or ‘I want to’ rather than ‘ need to’. This prevents it from becoming another chore on your to-do list.
Your intention might be:
- To talk to someone new
- To practice patience
- To listen more carefully
- To leave the office on time
- To take feedback less personally
Step 2: Plan ahead
To avoid going into the week blind and ultimately running around like a headless chicken, take time to look at what lies ahead.
Instead of fretting, take action. Break down tasks into bitesize chunks. Schedule work commitments, life commitments, and fun things too. Consider if and where you’ve overbooked.
This will make the week feel more manageable.
Step 3: Practice self-care Sunday
Stomp on the Sunday scaries with a self-care Sunday treat. This might be a warm bath, self-massage, face mask, or movie night. Make it a regular thing, and you’ll switch Sunday’s association and enter the week feeling refreshed and revived.
Step 4: Be present – don’t let it steal your weekend!
The Sunday scaries is a thief. It steals the last few hours of your weekend with all the ‘what ifs’ of the week ahead.
This mini Sunday mediation can help you work through your anxious thoughts and stay in the moment - the weekend’s not over quite yet!
Step 5: Get a good night’s sleep
If you’ve had a jam-packed weekend, sleep might have slipped off the radar. That’s fine when you can lie in the next day, but not so great when you’ve got work in the morning.
Get your sleep schedule back on track with a calming evening routine. You can explore our Sleep Better collection for little rituals that will help you switch off, drift off, and recharge for the week ahead.
Now, you’ll be feeling organized, pampered, present, and rested for the week ahead. Sunday evening doesn’t have to be so scary after all.
