Weekend Anxiety Syndrome- A Practical Approach

Jenni’s Uncensored Pennies

Welcome to a fresh episode of Jenni's Uncensored Pennies. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of 'Weekend Anxiety Syndrome' and how to navigate it. This is initiated by the apprehension of wanting to make the most of your weekend, worrying about striking a balance between self-care, relaxation, and productivity, amidst the fear of missing out.

We discuss how social media plays a role in exacerbating this anxiety by providing a highlight reel of other people's lives, leading to self-comparison and unwarranted pressure. The episode acknowledges how putting excessive pressure on ourselves to extract the maximum from our weekends can lead to heightened anxiety, especially if you juggle between a full-time job and a side hustle, just like me.

As a person managing a side hustle in DJing, Adam share's some personal insights into how demanding the need to perfectly execute weekend gigs can be. The build-up of anxiety culminates into a sense of relief once the gig is underway, hence showing how performance-related pressure augments 'Weekend Anxiety Syndrome'.

Continuous effort to disconnect from the social media frenzy, staying present, reducing the habit of overactive performance, and embracing the state of just 'being' instead of 'doing' are some of the proposed ways to mitigate this stress. Allowing time simply to be—on a beach, on your couch, or in the moment—can help reduce weekend stress.

The episode concludes with the importance of enjoying ourselves throughout the week and not packing all the leisure activities into the weekend, thus reducing the strain. The weekend doesn't solely have to bear the burden of delivering good times if we manage to spread joy and relaxation evenly throughout the week. Finally, we invite you to engage with us on Instagram @ DJ Adam Herrera and Jennifer @ jennis_pennies.

So, join us on this journey of self-discovery and exploration to make your weekends less of a panic and more of a pleasure. Peace Out!