The Teaching Space

Episode 58 of The Teaching Space Podcast explores Monday morning anxiety. Introduction Back in March I wrote an email to my TTS Extra subscribers about Monday morning anxiety. I was surprised that so many people responded to it, so I thought it would be a good idea to record a podcast episode on the topic. What is Monday Morning Anxiety? I guess for some, it is technically Sunday Night Anxiety. For me it’s a sinking feeling in my stomach, a mixed sensation of anxiety, anticipation and worry about the week to come. Ahem... I also have physical symptoms, but you need not know about those! The thing is, I’m happy, I love my job and manage my stress levels extremely well. But Monday morning anxiety is something I have struggled with for over 30 years and it won’t quit. It’s definitely got to the stage where it is far more physical than mental, but even so, it’s there and it is a pain. That being said, I have developed a few strategies to manage it. How I Manage MMA One of the most important strategies I use is sw