Sunday scaries are often your body bracing for unfinished tasks and social load. A short reset can make Monday feel less like a cliff.
Try a 20-minute close
Pick three things for Monday. Lay out what you need. Then do one regulating activity—walk, stretch, or a quiet meal without screens.
Preparation is care, not productivity theatre.
If dread stays loud for weeks, that is useful information. Therapy can help you sort stress from something that needs more support.
