BLUF
The Sunday scaries are anticipatory stress about the week ahead. Simple strategies can reduce anxiety and ease the transition into Monday, while ongoing Sunday dread may signal deeper issues with workload, values, or job fit.Learning Outcomes
- Define the Sunday scaries as a form of anticipatory stress and identify the common factors that contribute to feelings of anxiety, dread, or unease as the weekend ends.
- Recognise the signs and underlying causes of Sunday-related anxiety, including uncertainty, loss of control, performance pressure, and potential workplace or lifestyle stressors.
- Apply practical strategies to manage the Sunday scaries, such as identifying stressors, planning priorities, building self-trust, creating positive Sunday routines, and evaluating whether longer-term changes may be needed.
