Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Fighting the Sunday Scaries
This may seem counterintuitive, but did you know you can use Sundays to meet goals while still keeping it for rest? Many successful people do it! You can both embrace Sundays for the family, faith and fun, while tapping into the potential for efficiency. Here’s how:
Quick prep for the week. Convert some of that Sunday energy to prepare for the week ahead. That could be setting a few alarms, writing down a short to-do list, or giving yourself a five-minute pep talk to view the week as filled with promise. The best part is, at most you only need 10% of your Sunday funday to do it!
Pulse check your devices. We all agree that pulling the plug on Sunday is a good thing, but waking up to 100+ emails on Monday morning is no way to start the week! Instead, why not take a half hour in the morning or afternoon to check your emails, clear out your inbox and get ready for Monday? You can even set a timer to make sure you stick to the time limit.
Mentally prioritize. Despite our best laid plans the week seldom works out like we wish. So, another counterintuitive exercise is to imagine the week in total chaos. (Crazy, I know!) By imagining the week totally disorganized, you can not only prepare your mind for it but see and prioritize your most important tasks.
Face the Sunday Scaries. Sundays are not just for relaxation, they can be a time for reflection too. Take stock. How did the past week go? What is it about the coming week that is giving me anxiety? Directly attack that sinking feeling head on. Work through why you are feeling this way and how you can be prepared to make the week ahead productive.
Focus on gratitude. Sundays tend to be passive. An intentional, focused appreciation for everything you have can be a great motivator for Monday morning with all its challenges.
Yes, Sunday is a day of rest, but you can use it to set the tone for the rest of your week. Let’s do our best to set ourselves up for productivity and success!
Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago
