I frequently felt an inexplicable sadness on Sundays as a child and later as an adult. Sundays were often a sit in front of the TV to watch football and watch life pass by. Thinking about that still gives me the creeps. I always felt like there was so much more to life and living-- maybe a kind of FOMO. I think there is a deeper meaning behind this feeling, rooted in the dominant economic system we all live under that forces people to primarily act as a means of production at the expense of a more meaningful life. We neglect so much of ourselves because everything is primarily subservient to the economic/ capitalistic system which consumes the majority of our time. We are forced to squeeze life/ living and rest into two days. Maybe that's why a four-day work week leads to happier workers And the finish line--a safe and meaningful retirement -- is increasingly out of reach and constantly being pushed back. Our society needs therapy...
Before I changed my life and primarily my working life for the better, the onset of my Sunday scaries would tend to creep in sometime on the Saturday. That's how bad things were. So glad I took the plunge and made radical changes in my life.
Coworkers really make or break a job IMO. I've had crappy low pay jobs but I didn't dread going to work because I looked forward to seeing my work friends. Going to work in a prickly environment feels like throwing yourself in the lion's den.
Yeah, I need a new career.. Altogether. And I'm working towards it. I'll have to start from the bottom again but whatever. I thought I was burning out, nope, it's deeper than that.
I despise the way my life is so much right now that the Sunday scaries have now seeped into Saturday. I used to live for the weekend but now it feels like i don't live at all. My job is slowly killing me but quitting it is not an option for the foreseeable future. The only thing that is keeping me remotely sane is the fact that for the time being is fully remote. But they're thinking about making us go back to the office because "productivity". The thought of losing an additional 3 hours of my life every day offends me so deeply.
I miss the pandemic. I guess that’s a form of anxiety bc during it I was less stressed and comfortable in my elements etc. now Sundays trigger anxiety that people can feel
Thank you for making this content. I didn't even know its a thing before I started googling because I thought maybe someone else have it too. I just got my dream job and everything is fine but some reason these old Sunday anxiety feelings came back. I think the reason is that it's my first job in this field and subconscious way I'm afraid to screw up. Even if I almost never screw up anything. I'm too neurotic for that. But i hate these feelings. I don't want to waste my beautiful life for worrying
I am witnessing you with so much compassion, Emilia ❤️ This makes so much sense. I have a video on stopping the cycle of worrying here that may help: th-cam.com/video/DVmHTk00Pn8/w-d-xo.html
If you tend to overfunction you may feel more responsibility than you actually have. You may want to strengthen your boundaries.
Just had to resign from a new job due to a toxic work environment. Had the Sunday scaries for sure. Much better now.
Glad you removed yourself from that environment, and wishing you the best in your next move!
I frequently felt an inexplicable sadness on Sundays as a child and later as an adult. Sundays were often a sit in front of the TV to watch football and watch life pass by. Thinking about that still gives me the creeps. I always felt like there was so much more to life and living-- maybe a kind of FOMO.
I think there is a deeper meaning behind this feeling, rooted in the dominant economic system we all live under that forces people to primarily act as a means of production at the expense of a more meaningful life. We neglect so much of ourselves because everything is primarily subservient to the economic/ capitalistic system which consumes the majority of our time. We are forced to squeeze life/ living and rest into two days. Maybe that's why a four-day work week leads to happier workers And the finish line--a safe and meaningful retirement -- is increasingly out of reach and constantly being pushed back. Our society needs therapy...
Such a relatable comment! Well said!
Before I changed my life and primarily my working life for the better, the onset of my Sunday scaries would tend to creep in sometime on the Saturday. That's how bad things were. So glad I took the plunge and made radical changes in my life.
Coworkers really make or break a job IMO. I've had crappy low pay jobs but I didn't dread going to work because I looked forward to seeing my work friends.
Going to work in a prickly environment feels like throwing yourself in the lion's den.
Yeah, I need a new career.. Altogether. And I'm working towards it. I'll have to start from the bottom again but whatever. I thought I was burning out, nope, it's deeper than that.
I despise the way my life is so much right now that the Sunday scaries have now seeped into Saturday. I used to live for the weekend but now it feels like i don't live at all. My job is slowly killing me but quitting it is not an option for the foreseeable future. The only thing that is keeping me remotely sane is the fact that for the time being is fully remote. But they're thinking about making us go back to the office because "productivity". The thought of losing an additional 3 hours of my life every day offends me so deeply.
I am witnessing you with compassion ❤️
Thank you so much for the information and ideas for dealing with work stress.
You're so welcome!
I miss the pandemic. I guess that’s a form of anxiety bc during it I was less stressed and comfortable in my elements etc. now Sundays trigger anxiety that people can feel
I am witnessing you with compassion ❤️
Thank you for making this content. I didn't even know its a thing before I started googling because I thought maybe someone else have it too.
I just got my dream job and everything is fine but some reason these old Sunday anxiety feelings came back.
I think the reason is that it's my first job in this field and subconscious way I'm afraid to screw up. Even if I almost never screw up anything. I'm too neurotic for that.
But i hate these feelings. I don't want to waste my beautiful life for worrying
I am witnessing you with so much compassion, Emilia ❤️ This makes so much sense. I have a video on stopping the cycle of worrying here that may help: th-cam.com/video/DVmHTk00Pn8/w-d-xo.html
i have a pit in my stomach from the moment i wake up
I am witnessing you with compassion 💕