I really, really dislike Sunday nights.
Sunday mornings are fabulous. Sunday afternoons are full of promise. But when it starts to be 4, 5, or 6 p.m., I can almost count on feeling anxious,
moody or downright depressed.
It's been like this almost as long as I can remember in my adult life. I don't transition well between playtime and worktime (even if I enjoy both very much).
Friday night, the weekend seems long and full of potential. Maybe we'll do this, or that. I could read this, or write that. We could finish chores, watch sports, run errands, go to dinner.
Saturday, everything seems sunny and bright. No rush, maybe sleep in a little, get some things accomplished, go to dinner. What should we do? What can happen in this day?
Sunday morning seems relaxed. Read the paper, drink a mocha, laze around and breathe. Maybe we'll go to the bookstore, or work on things at home. Maybe we'll watch some football (which I actually like), and make spaghetti.
And then it seems to always come around late Sunday -- the blahs. All of a sudden, the weekend seems defined by what didn't happen, or what didn't get done (even if it was a nice weekend). And the cycle of the week is about to begin again. And we probably need groceries, or we didn't get bills paid, or this, or that, or the other thing. I almost feel like the entire weekend was a waste simply because I didn't experience everything and accomplish everything that I could have (even though at the time, I was probably pretty happy doing whatever I was doing).
Does anyone else experience this? What do you do to make those transitions easier?
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The best way to beat Sunday blues is hitting the gym , working out , light exercise/yoga, spend some relaxing time at the spa, read a bed-time book or watch a romantic/comedy movie to lighten up and go to bed early to wake up fresh and bright on the following Monday Morning. I have tried several things in the past out of anxiety like checking work mail, writing to-do lists for the week, worrying about work and hated co-workers and dreading going to work. Try this out and let me know if it helps!!
March 28, 2011 - 7:55amThis Comment
I also dislike Sundays :( im in Nottingham and really bored please help what can i do???
August 22, 2010 - 11:09amThis Comment
Ha Ha You can call me anytime Diane!
May 27, 2010 - 6:41pmThis Comment
i feel the same way but i think the cure fr it is talking talking not aout how your feeling depressed but dishing the dirt on someone learning gosip telling secrest and girl or boy talk
May 23, 2010 - 10:20amThis Comment
Cool idea, Anon. Next Sunday night I'll have to think about who to call and what we can dish on, LOL. Got any fun secrets to share with me?
May 27, 2010 - 7:51amThis Comment
I still have the Sunday Blues. It is amazing how Saturday and Sunday fly by so quickly, then it is off the work...the dreaded work.
What has really helped with me is that my job has changed to what they call flex time. Flex time is when you can come into work anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., that takes a little stress off the Monday Morning Blues.
I think the Sunday night relaxation time is a great fix.
December 14, 2008 - 11:18amThis Comment
My Sundays are too busy to be worrying about Mondays. My DH usually flies out of town on Sundays, so it's typically a day when I can't get a whole lot done on my own agenda. So, like Susan, I try to make Sunday evening a time for relaxation and mental preparation for the week ahead.
My Grandfather used to say that every day is what you make it. Make Sundays something to look forward to, rather than something to dread, and you'll develop a whole new outlook toward Mondays.
:))
December 12, 2008 - 6:32pmThis Comment
Hey Diane, For many years, I also felt a little anxious on Sunday night. To help ease the transition between work and play time, I would check my office e-mail. For whatever reason, I just felt better. I also try to get my to-do list out of the way by about 10 a.m. Saturday morning. I'm an early riser so I can usually blow through some of the household stuff while my husband (a night owl) is sleeping. He'll take on his end at night when I'm sleeping, so it seems to work out.
I still tend to have more difficulty sleeping on Sunday nights than any other day of the week, but it's much better these days. Looking back, I was always a little weirded out at the end of the weekend when I was in school. Not sure why this is....
December 12, 2008 - 1:23pmThis Comment