Ofosu and Leah talk with certified coach and clinician María-Victoria Albina about the causes, effects, and challenges of the Sunday scaries. They also share other practical tips for managing work-related stress and anxiety, establishing a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating greater mindfulness and well-being.
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? More about María-Victoria: María-Victoria is a trained Nurse Practitioner and Master Certified Life Coach. Her mission is for her clients to stop feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed, so they can have better relationships with their partners, parents, and themselves. You can learn more about her work here: https://victoriaalbina.com/
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? What's in this episode:

(00:00) Ofosu's experience with the Sunday scaries
(01:33) Leah's experience with the Sunday scaries
(03:40) Meeting María-Victoria
(04:29) The psychology of the Sunday scaries: Understanding the causes
(09:07) Effects of the Sunday scaries on mental health: How meditation can help
(11:39) Coping strategies for dealing with the Sunday scaries: Tips and techniques
(12:44) The importance of self-compassion and self-care: Cultivating self-awareness and self-love
(18:39) Communicating with colleagues or supervisors about work-related stress: Setting healthy boundaries
(22:49) Starting your journey toward greater mindfulness with the Balance app