Two Ways to Resolve Feelings of Dread About the Future
Anticipatory anxiety, or dread, exacerbates feelings of helplessness and avoidance.
Focusing on present coping skills can diminish feelings of dread about future events.
Struggling with the Sunday Scaries? Mindfulness Can Help
The Sunday scaries are a form of anticipatory anxiety that many people experience on Sunday nights, feeling anxious about the upcoming workweek.
Mindfulness can help address the Sunday scaries by encouraging curiosity and understanding of the underlying emotions, rather than trying to conquer or overcome them.