Wellness
Are your “Sunday scaries” bleeding into the work week?
At 10 a.m. on Monday, you might already be exhausted.
If so, youre not alone.
People have been experiencing a sleepy, groggy case of the Mondays for well over a century.
Why Are Mondays Are So Tiring?
And if your job is particularly demanding or unfulfilling, that dread can amplify feelings of tiredness.
Its also possible you arent resting as much as you think you are or that youre restingtoomuch.
Endless scrolling can make you mentally tired, so spend some time away from screens andfocus on being present.
If youre an introvert, dont force yourself into back-to-back social plans all weekend, says Bray.
Tryseeing just one friend or staying into relax and hang out with your dog.
If youre an extrovert, she says, ensure your socializing energizes you rather than drains you.
To reset your attitude about Mondays, Bray recommendsgiving yourself a little treat.
Just something small that makes the start of the week less painful, she says.
It really could be just what you better chase away the Monday blues.
Studies referenced:
de Looff, PC.
)Associations of sympathetic and parasympathetic activity in job stress and burnout: A systematic review.
Michishita, R. (2017.
Sources:
Suzette Bray, LMFT, psychotherapist
Megan McConnell, therapist
