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Most working Americans experience ‘Sunday scaries,’ new survey finds

NBC News

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When do you usually start thinking about work for the next week—Sunday morning, Sunday night, or Monday morning?
What do you think the phrase “Sunday scaries” means? What feelings might it include?
What kinds of Sunday activities help you feel calm and ready for Monday?

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1. What phrase is used to describe the anxiety people feel before the workweek starts?

2. How does one person describe Sunday in relation to the weekend?

3. According to the survey mentioned, what percent of working Americans say they experience the Sunday scaries?

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1. Which symptom is mentioned as something people may feel on Sundays?

2. When might some people wake up with anxiety, according to the report?

3. What does the psychiatrist suggest the Sunday scaries may be a sign of?

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1. What is “bare minimum Mondays” described as?

2. Why does one business owner say “bare minimum Mondays” could be a problem for him?

3. What does one speaker say “bare minimum” is really about?

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1. What is the main point of the video?

2. Which solution is presented as a trend on social media?

3. Which message best matches the expert’s perspective?

Discuss the ideas from this video

Most working Americans experience ‘Sunday scaries,’ new survey finds

Do you think the “Sunday scaries” come more from the job itself or from how people prepare (or don’t prepare) for the week? Why?
What do you think of “bare minimum Mondays”? When could it help, and when could it hurt?
What is one realistic Sunday habit that could reduce anxiety for you (or for people you know)?
Should employers expect employees to be at “100%” on Monday morning? What is a fair expectation?