127. Beat the Sunday blues

Welcome to Episode 127 - Beat the Sunday blues

Have you ever got to lunchtime on Sunday and then felt this overwhelming sense of dread come over you? Has the thought of the week ahead made you feel anxious, stressed, depressed or just “meh”? And once those thoughts come in, did you find it hard to relax and enjoy the rest of your weekend?

 

Many of us can answer yes to all these questions – and whilst this is not a clinical diagnosis of anything… you may just have those Sunday Blues!

 

This week I’m diving into the Sunday Blues, including what they are and 5 tips to beat them back for good! So join me as we reframe our thoughts to enjoy our full weekend… and kickstart our week with some positivity!

 

Key points

 

In this episode, I share: 

·       Understanding the Sunday Blues

·       5 tips to beat the Sunday Blues

·       The Sunday Blues are a social construct

·       Looking forward to positive moments

·       Finding the fun in Sunday

·       Being present and mindful

·       Self-Care Sundays

 

Key quotes

 

“We can choose what we focus on. If we get to those Sunday blues and we focus on all the negatives, then that's where our brain is naturally going to go”

 

“When we're doing something fun. It takes our mind off the Sunday blues and the Mondayitis”

 

“Sunday blues and Mondayitis come along with extra pent up energy. So can you go out for a walk just before dinner or just after dinner”

     

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon