Many of us struggle with the reality check that Sunday evenings tend to be.

Social connection and engagement in leisure activities with others can transform mental health and well-being.

Sleep consistency and adequate sleep duration are essential for mood enhancement and anxiety reduction.

Sunday evenings are a notoriously difficult time for many of us. Whether it’s the sinking feeling from realizing another weekend has passed while you were idly scrolling through TikTok, or discovering the pile of work you intended to catch up on over the weekend, many of us struggle with the reality check that Sunday evenings tend to bring.

However, there are a few science-backed strategies you can use to recalibrate your mind to make the last hours of the weekend exciting rather than anxiety-inducing. Here are two.

1. Engage in Shared Activities With People You Connect With to Keep the Sunday Blues at Bay

Research has shown that social connection and engagement in leisure activities with others can have a transformative impact on mental health and well-being.

For instance, a 2020 study........

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