Episode 48: Beating the Sunday Night Blues

In this episode, Alex talks about something many teachers know all too well — the Sunday Night Blues. That anxious feeling as the weekend winds down can make it hard to fully enjoy your time off. Alex shares simple, realistic ways to reduce Sunday stress so you can protect your weekend and head into Monday feeling more prepared and calm.

✨ You’ll learn:

• Why the Sunday Night Blues happen in the first place
• How doing yourself a “Friday favor” can make Monday feel easier
• Why brain dumps help stop anxious thoughts from spiraling
• How creating a Sunday ritual can shift your mindset

💡 This episode will help you reclaim your Sundays so you can recharge without spending the whole evening thinking about Monday.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Related podcast episode: Episode 1: How to Actually Leave on Time on Fridays

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