Does anyone else struggle to relax and enjoy their days off?
I struggle so bad to just relax on the weekends, because I can’t stop thinking about having to go back to work on Monday. Even 3-day weekendS I am struggling.
I do not take naps, no matter how tired I am (fighting to stay awake as we speak). Granted, 3-day weekends are great! They should be normal, honestly. Two days off in a week is not enough.
My husband always tells me to just enjoy the day, but every Sunday morning, I wake up and immediately dread going to work the next day.
I don’t set alarms on the weekends, but get pissed if I sleep past 10, as I feel I’ve already wasted most of my day. I refuse naps as I also feel it is a waste of time on my last day off before another dreadful, long 5-day work week.
I am constantly watching the clock, and when it hits 5pm, I immediately think, “Well, the weekend is over” since every day after 5pm is the same routine.
Like, it was literally JUST Friday. How is it already 4:30 on Monday? Why can’t the work weeks go this fast??
Netizens’ comments
- YES. And I’m sorry. It’s really hard. I feel like I only start to chill out around 2pm on Sunday, then the Monday Uglies kick in. Wish we all had 4 day work weeks.
- Yes!!!!! I literally feel bad for not doing stuff on my days off. Is this normal?
- If it’s having this much of a mental impact you should start looking for something else. It likely won’t get better on its own.
- Learn to keep things in what my therapist calls “air-tight compartments” The second I leave work I do not think about it until I’m forced to. This is a good way of training your brain to regulate emotions in general. Instead of worrying about things, get them done so you have no reason to think about them — same goes for work. If you’re not being paid don’t let it hijack your emotions.
Find ways to be productive and keep yourself entertained. Sometimes, that thing is doing nothing! Give yourself small projects, do things to help you relax, start new hobbies, go for walks, adventures, etc. On Friday’s after work I treat myself to favourite foods. Sundays I usually get brunch with friends and then use the night to relax and unwind. Saturdays are for adventures and fun stuff.
It’s not fun going back but dont let a shitty job overpower your emotions. It might also be a sign that you need to look for another opportunity. Jobs aren’t fun but if you’re going to have one, at least find one that isn’t making you so miserable it consumes you. Also, find a therapist 🙂
Hope this is helpful!