Not in the mood for Monday? How to beat the Sunday blues - with simple tricks

09-Oct-2024

For 54 percent of Germans, there is no better day than Friday.[1] There are only a few hours left until the weekend with more freedom, fun and fewer to-dos - two full days. At least in theory. Because for most people, the carefree weekend feeling ends far too early. 67% are already thinking on Sunday with unease about what awaits them the next day at work, university or school.1 They have - no desire for Monday!

The so-called Sunday blues are not just an issue for GenZ, who enjoy their weekends to the full: Sleeping in, time for friends, sports, partying and doing nothing. The pics and reels on social media from Friday and Saturday show how good life is when everyday life is a long way off. On Sundays, it draws closer again, and at some point thoughts turn to Monday all by themselves.

According to a recent study1, 63% of respondents feel that weekends are far too short and 39% don't feel like Mondays, especially when difficult tasks or appointments are due. Small self-care rituals and the conscious enjoyment of me-time can reduce tension: A few breathing or yoga exercises, listening to music and dancing around the apartment, cooking yourself something healthy or simply snuggling up comfortably in the comforter while drinking a cup of tea and writing down the planned highlights of the next few days in a gratitude journal - after all, anticipation is the best antidote to Sunday frustration.

Consciously chewing a favorite chewing gum like EXTRA can also help to refocus your attention on the moment and all the good things the day still has to offer: Open your mouth, pop in some sugar-free chewing gum, enjoy some me-time and mentally return to Sunday.

By the way: we can already do a lot on Fridays to start the new week on a positive note. For example, if you make it a routine to leave your desk tidy before the start of the weekend, create a rough (time) plan for the start of the week and don't overload Monday with too many tasks, you can relax better on Sundays. And: for a brief mental reset moment in between chewing gum, place an EXTRA pack on your desk - then Monday can come.
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[1] Norstat survey for Mars Wrigley with 500 participants aged 14 to 65, July 26, 2024

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