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Why Sunday Evening Dread Happens (And How to Stop It for Good)

Why Sunday Evening Dread Happens (And How to Stop It for Good)

July 25, 20255 min read

That heavy feeling in your chest every Sunday evening? You're not imagining it and you're definitely not alone.

Do you know that sinking feeling when Sunday evening arrives? Your heart feels heavy, your mind starts racing about tomorrow, and suddenly the whole week ahead feels overwhelming.

You might think you're being dramatic, but here's the truth: millions of people feel exactly the same way every single week.

Quick story: A mum once said to her son, "You have to go to school today." He replied, "But Mum, I don't want to!" She said, "Son, you have to. You're the head teacher!"

Even teachers, people who chose education as their calling, can feel this way about Monday mornings. I remember that was also how I felt when I was teaching!

The Real Reason Sunday Evenings Feel So Heavy

The Real Reason Sunday Evenings Feel So Heavy

Here's what might surprise you: that Sunday evening dread isn't really about your job, your to-do list, or even how busy you are.

It's actually your inner wisdom trying to tell you something important: "Something's not quite right. Something's missing. Something needs your attention."

The problem? Most of us have forgotten how to listen to these signals.

The Hidden Gaps That Quietly Drain Your Energy

The Hidden Gaps That Quietly Drain Your Energy

After working with many people who felt exactly like this, I've discovered something fascinating: Sunday evening dread is often a sign of hidden wellbeing gaps.

These aren't the obvious things like "I need to exercise more" or "I should eat healthier" (though those might be part of it). These are subtle imbalances in different areas of your life that quietly steal your energy and joy.

Think about these areas:

  • Your emotional toolkit – How well do you handle and process your feelings day to day?

  • Your relationships – Are your connections with others giving you energy or draining it?

  • Your boundaries – Can you say no when you need to, or do you take on everyone else's problems?

  • Your sense of purpose – Do you feel like what you're doing matters, or are you just going through the motions?

  • Your stress management – When pressure builds up, do you have healthy ways to handle it?

  • Unresolved grief – Are you carrying emotional weight from past losses or disappointments?

When these areas are out of balance, it creates a ripple effect through your entire life. You might feel:

  • Constantly tired even after a full night's sleep

  • Struggle to sleep well often waking up in the night and worrying about things

  • Busy all day but never truly productive

  • Disconnected from the people you care about

  • Like you're just surviving rather than thriving

  • That something important is missing, but you can't put your finger on what

Nichola's Sunday Evening Transformation

Let me tell you about Nichola. She felt extremely overwhelmed all the time and struggled to focus and manage her emotions. Every day felt like a battle, and she couldn't carve out any time for herself.

When Nichola took an earlier version of our self-care and wellbeing quiz, everything became clear. The assessment helped her see how her lack of boundaries and poor emotional management were affecting every area of her life.

"I realised I needed support to better manage personal struggles and set goals for myself," Nichola explains.

Everything shifted when she started prioritising herself. Since completing the course, she feels less overwhelmed and more in control of things.

"The course teaches you how to cope with life challenges, balance things better, prioritise your time and refocus on what matters," she says. "If you're on the fence, here's what I'd say: it really works."

The new version launching on 11 August is even more comprehensive and will give you even clearer insights into your hidden wellbeing gaps.

Discover What's Really Behind Your Sunday Evening Feeling

Discover What's Really Behind Your Sunday Evening Feeling

If you're tired of dreading Sunday evenings, I want to help you understand what's really happening.

I've created a comprehensive assessment called "The Hidden Wellbeing Gaps Assessment" that examines 8 key areas of wellbeing that most people never think to check.

In just 8-10 minutes, you'll discover:

✓ Which hidden gaps are quietly draining your energy

✓ Why you might feel stuck despite trying so many different things

✓ The 1-2 areas that, if improved, would make the biggest difference to how you feel

✓ Specific patterns that explain why Sunday evenings feel so overwhelming

This isn't another generic wellness quiz. It's designed to reveal the hidden patterns that keep you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled, even when your life looks perfectly fine from the outside.

What Happens Once You Know Your Hidden Gaps?

Understanding your patterns is the first step, but it's not enough on its own. Once you know your hidden gaps, you need a clear plan to address them.

That's why everyone who takes the assessment receives:

  • A personalised quick-start guide with immediate actions you can take today

  • The opportunity to discuss your results in detail with me

  • Specific recommendations based on your unique patterns

  • Clear next steps for creating lasting change in your life

Your Sunday Evenings Can Feel Different

Your Sunday Evenings Can Feel Different

That heavy feeling you get every Sunday evening? It's not permanent. It's not just "how life is." It's valuable information, your wellbeing trying to guide you towards what needs attention.

When you understand and address your hidden gaps, something remarkable happens. Sunday evenings become peaceful. Monday mornings feel manageable. You start living with intention instead of just trying to survive each week.

Ready to Transform Your Sunday Evenings?

The Hidden Wellbeing Gaps Quiz launches on August 11.

Check in with yourself and get practical steps to feel better.

👉 Bookmark this page or sign up to get a reminder when it's live!

Most people are genuinely surprised by what they discover about themselves and feel relieved to finally understand why they've been feeling the way they do.

Don't spend another Sunday evening feeling that familiar dread. Take the assessment and start your journey towards Sunday evenings that feel peaceful instead of overwhelming.

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Ghulam Fernandes

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Why Sunday Evening Dread Happens (And How to Stop It for Good)

Why Sunday Evening Dread Happens (And How to Stop It for Good)

July 25, 20255 min read

That heavy feeling in your chest every Sunday evening? You're not imagining it and you're definitely not alone.

Do you know that sinking feeling when Sunday evening arrives? Your heart feels heavy, your mind starts racing about tomorrow, and suddenly the whole week ahead feels overwhelming.

You might think you're being dramatic, but here's the truth: millions of people feel exactly the same way every single week.

Quick story: A mum once said to her son, "You have to go to school today." He replied, "But Mum, I don't want to!" She said, "Son, you have to. You're the head teacher!"

Even teachers, people who chose education as their calling, can feel this way about Monday mornings. I remember that was also how I felt when I was teaching!

The Real Reason Sunday Evenings Feel So Heavy

The Real Reason Sunday Evenings Feel So Heavy

Here's what might surprise you: that Sunday evening dread isn't really about your job, your to-do list, or even how busy you are.

It's actually your inner wisdom trying to tell you something important: "Something's not quite right. Something's missing. Something needs your attention."

The problem? Most of us have forgotten how to listen to these signals.

The Hidden Gaps That Quietly Drain Your Energy

The Hidden Gaps That Quietly Drain Your Energy

After working with many people who felt exactly like this, I've discovered something fascinating: Sunday evening dread is often a sign of hidden wellbeing gaps.

These aren't the obvious things like "I need to exercise more" or "I should eat healthier" (though those might be part of it). These are subtle imbalances in different areas of your life that quietly steal your energy and joy.

Think about these areas:

  • Your emotional toolkit – How well do you handle and process your feelings day to day?

  • Your relationships – Are your connections with others giving you energy or draining it?

  • Your boundaries – Can you say no when you need to, or do you take on everyone else's problems?

  • Your sense of purpose – Do you feel like what you're doing matters, or are you just going through the motions?

  • Your stress management – When pressure builds up, do you have healthy ways to handle it?

  • Unresolved grief – Are you carrying emotional weight from past losses or disappointments?

When these areas are out of balance, it creates a ripple effect through your entire life. You might feel:

  • Constantly tired even after a full night's sleep

  • Struggle to sleep well often waking up in the night and worrying about things

  • Busy all day but never truly productive

  • Disconnected from the people you care about

  • Like you're just surviving rather than thriving

  • That something important is missing, but you can't put your finger on what

Nichola's Sunday Evening Transformation

Let me tell you about Nichola. She felt extremely overwhelmed all the time and struggled to focus and manage her emotions. Every day felt like a battle, and she couldn't carve out any time for herself.

When Nichola took an earlier version of our self-care and wellbeing quiz, everything became clear. The assessment helped her see how her lack of boundaries and poor emotional management were affecting every area of her life.

"I realised I needed support to better manage personal struggles and set goals for myself," Nichola explains.

Everything shifted when she started prioritising herself. Since completing the course, she feels less overwhelmed and more in control of things.

"The course teaches you how to cope with life challenges, balance things better, prioritise your time and refocus on what matters," she says. "If you're on the fence, here's what I'd say: it really works."

The new version launching on 11 August is even more comprehensive and will give you even clearer insights into your hidden wellbeing gaps.

Discover What's Really Behind Your Sunday Evening Feeling

Discover What's Really Behind Your Sunday Evening Feeling

If you're tired of dreading Sunday evenings, I want to help you understand what's really happening.

I've created a comprehensive assessment called "The Hidden Wellbeing Gaps Assessment" that examines 8 key areas of wellbeing that most people never think to check.

In just 8-10 minutes, you'll discover:

✓ Which hidden gaps are quietly draining your energy

✓ Why you might feel stuck despite trying so many different things

✓ The 1-2 areas that, if improved, would make the biggest difference to how you feel

✓ Specific patterns that explain why Sunday evenings feel so overwhelming

This isn't another generic wellness quiz. It's designed to reveal the hidden patterns that keep you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled, even when your life looks perfectly fine from the outside.

What Happens Once You Know Your Hidden Gaps?

Understanding your patterns is the first step, but it's not enough on its own. Once you know your hidden gaps, you need a clear plan to address them.

That's why everyone who takes the assessment receives:

  • A personalised quick-start guide with immediate actions you can take today

  • The opportunity to discuss your results in detail with me

  • Specific recommendations based on your unique patterns

  • Clear next steps for creating lasting change in your life

Your Sunday Evenings Can Feel Different

Your Sunday Evenings Can Feel Different

That heavy feeling you get every Sunday evening? It's not permanent. It's not just "how life is." It's valuable information, your wellbeing trying to guide you towards what needs attention.

When you understand and address your hidden gaps, something remarkable happens. Sunday evenings become peaceful. Monday mornings feel manageable. You start living with intention instead of just trying to survive each week.

Ready to Transform Your Sunday Evenings?

The Hidden Wellbeing Gaps Quiz launches on August 11.

Check in with yourself and get practical steps to feel better.

👉 Bookmark this page or sign up to get a reminder when it's live!

Most people are genuinely surprised by what they discover about themselves and feel relieved to finally understand why they've been feeling the way they do.

Don't spend another Sunday evening feeling that familiar dread. Take the assessment and start your journey towards Sunday evenings that feel peaceful instead of overwhelming.

handlinggriefhealingheartsinternationaldayhappinessfindingjoymovingforwardcelebrate
Grief Specialist

Ghulam Fernandes

Grief Specialist

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