What It's Really Like to Dread Mondays Every Week—and How I'm Starting to Change That
What It's Really Like to Dread Mondays Every Week—and How I'm Starting to Change That Feeling anxious every Sunday night? You're not alone. Here's an honest look at what it’s like to dread Mondays, why it happens, and what you can do about it. What It's Really Like to Dread Mondays Every Week It starts on Sunday. That sinking feeling creeps in slowly—maybe in the afternoon, maybe earlier. You glance at the clock and realize the weekend is slipping through your fingers. Your chest tightens. Your mind starts racing. You think about your to-do list, the pointless meetings, the awkward silence in the office kitchen, or maybe the overbearing manager. You’re not relaxed anymore. You’re bracing for impact. That’s what it’s like to dread Mondays every week. It’s Not Laziness—It’s Misalignment It’s not about being lazy. I want to work. I want to contribute. I want to feel fulfilled. But when the job you go to every day feels meaningless, toxic, or draining, Mondays aren’t ju...