Combating Sunday Afternoon Work Anxiety

The Lonely Leader

EPISODE SIX 

COMBATING SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORK ANXIETY

SUMMARY

James Rule explores the global phenomenon of Sunday Dread. The slow creep of anxiety as the start of the working week approaches. He has found leaders all around the world struggle with this and shares his tips to overcome it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Sunday dread is on the rise. We have found Leaders in different countries, roles and sectors who are struggling with it.

The anxiety disempowers our mindset, compromises our ability to recharge and prevents us from being present with our loved ones.

Journal. Gain clarity on the source of the anxiety and what you can do to address it.

To Do List. Make a plan for Monday, then step away and forget until Monday.

Box breathing. Test before you dismiss. Utilised by Navy Seals and proven to reduce stress and anxiety in just 60 seconds.

Digital detox. Our phones can keep us connected to work 24/7. Implement a digital detox.

Exercise- Moving our body releases endorphins, a perfect antidote to feelings of stress and anxiety. 

ABOUT THE HOST 

James Rule is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.

His twenty year career in elite sport, initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive, has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.

As a high performance coach James, specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment, we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.   

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