Welcome
Do you feel a sense of dread on a Sunday evening? Preoccupation with thoughts about the week ahead? Disrupted sleep on a Sunday night? Managing the Sunday Blues is an ongoing research programme led by the University of Exeter Business School, exploring the changes in mood and energy many people feel as the working week approaches.
Meet the Team
What are the Sunday Blues?
Feelings of dread, disrupted sleep, or stress about Monday? You're not alone. Early findings show it's a widespread, real experience – not just a "Sunday slump".
The Blues
Solutions
Simple, evidence-based steps that help, whether you experience Sunday blues yourself or you’re looking for insights to manage Sunday blues for your whole organisation.
Resources
Interactive Tools
Try our short activities designed to help you reflect and improve your Sundays, including the Sunday Night Worries Tool, Weekend Energy Planner, and Work/Life Integration Check.
Explore the Tools
Impact
The Sunday Blues affects nearly 4 in 5 working adults in the UK – even those who love their job. This research programme explores the causes, impacts and potential solutions.
The Impact