Have you ever felt uninspired and anxious on Sunday night or Monday morning? If so, you may be experiencing "Monday Blues". This condition is quite common and can reduce productivity. This article will talk about Monday Blues, including its causes, symptoms, and how to deal with it.

Monday Blues Syndrome is a condition that occurs when a person feels afraid to go through Monday. Of course, if left unchecked, it can cause productivity problems. Although this condition is not considered a clinical illness, the feelings of anxiety experienced can be real. Monday Blues Syndrome reflects the unhappiness that arises from having to return to routine. However, feelings of anxiety towards Mondays tend to diminish as the week progresses, and usually become more positive towards the weekend.¹

Causes of Monday Blues Syndrome

The following are several things that can cause Monday Blues Syndrome:²

Lack of rest or lack of fun over the weekend: A lack of time for relaxation and fun can make you feel less prepared for Monday.

1. Anticipate work pressures: Thinking about the work that awaits on Monday can cause stress and anxiety.

2. Dissatisfaction with work: If you are not satisfied with your job, it can make you reluctant to return to work on Mondays.

3. Having problems at work: Conflicts or problems in the work environment can make you feel anxious and stressed about Monday.

Symptoms of Monday Blues Syndrome

Return back to routine after the weekend, will make someone with Monday Blues Syndrome feel depressed and experience the following symptoms:¹

- Feeling uninspired in the morning: The main indication of Monday Blues is laziness and not being excited to start the day on Monday morning.

- Stress: Physical symptoms such as tense muscles, headaches, difficulty breathing, fast heart rate, and increased blood pressure can appear when the weekend is over.

How to Overcome Monday Blues Syndrome

After knowing what Monday Blues Syndrome is and its symptoms, here are some tips that can be done to help overcome this syndrome:^1,2,3

Maintain a Routine Activities: Avoid drastic changes in diet, hours of sleep, and exercise on weekends. Find a balance between relaxation and keeping your primary routine activities.

Get Enough Sleep: Make sure you get enough sleep (7-9 hours) every night to reduce anxiety and boost energy on Monday.

1. Avoid busy schedules on Mondays: Delegate large tasks and focus on light tasks at the beginning of the weeks,

2. Exercise Regularly: Exercise helps improve your mood and reduce stress, so you're better prepared for the start of the week.

3. Make plans for the weekend: Take advantage of the weekend to do fun activities and refresh yourself.

Monday Blues is a common condition and can be overcome in various ways. By understanding the causes, symptoms, and know how to solve it, you can increase your productivity and start your week positively.

 

 

Reference:

1. dr. Makarim Fadhli: Depression Facing Monday? Alert Monday Blues Syndrome, 2023. https://www.halodoc.com/artikel/depresi-menghadapi-hari-senin-waspada-monday-blues-syndrome

2. MyEduSolve Staff: Monday Blues Is: Definition, Causes, and How to Overcome It, 2023. https://myedusolve.com/id/blog/monday-blues-adalah-pengertian-penyebab-dan-cara-mengatasinya

3. Izzati, Syifa: 10 Tips to Overcome 'Monday Blues', When Workers Are Anxious to Face Monday, 2023. https://health.detik.com/berita-detikhealth/d-7082316/10-tips-mengatasi-monday-blues-saat-pekerja-cemas-hadapi-hari-senin