Working moms do it all: Kick butt during the day, manage a household
of stress, timetables, and dirty laundry, please the hubby,
and
bring home a buck to support a fabulous lifestyle. It’s hard, and it’s
especially hard on Sunday nights — German and Swedish researchers found
that
Sundays are statistically the least happy day of the week for most people.
It can be more serious thant just feelin’ down that the weekend is
over. “Sunday Night Blues” is a term coined by doctors that results in
symptoms including nausea, headache, migraine, fever, irritability,
self-pity, and depressive thoughts. Not exactly the best feelings for a
fabulous mama. Here are some ideas on how to curb the Sunday Night
Blues, if the endings to your weekends have been anything but happy
lately:
Surround yourself with people: A family dinner on
Sunday nights or a game night with friends is a great distraction for
the work week ahead. Being with others is a natural mood booster. Bring
on the Scrabble!
Schedule fun mid-week: If your week is nothing but
work, and your weekend is nothing but play, you’re setting yourself up
for some serious disasters. Schedule a mid-week yoga or painting class,
or set aside some time for a date night on Thursday evenings (prices for
dinner and drinks are also often cheaper during the week). That way you
have something to look forward to sooner!
Meditate: We often get so caught up in schedules and
running around that we forget to simply sit and breathe. Take time to do
just that on Sunday evenings, and you’ll find yourself a lot calmer.
Think 10 simple breaths, close your eyes, and sit in a dark, quiet
place. Trust us!
Get organized: Planning ahead and doing things such as
simple meal prep (washing and cutting up all fruits and veggies),
packing school lunches, catching up on laundry, and organizing the
car-pool can help ease the stress of Monday and help transition you into
the week ahead. A little goes a long way!
Pamper yourself: Drawing a bath, giving yourself a
manicure, getting a haircut, or even just squeezing in an awesome
workout are ways to instantly feel better. Plus, once the week gets
rolling, your “free” time seemingly slips away.
Consider other options: If feelings of anxiety and
depression are severe enough, you may consider your work or school
situation. Your career shouldn’t hold you hostage with feelings of
remorse each week — nothing is worth that! You can always take a step
back, and analyze your work environment to find what’s best for you.
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