Sunday Scaries

 

Sunday Scaries is a type of low-level background anxiety that can hit anyone as Sunday afternoon sunlight recedes beneath the horizon. To combat the Sunday Scaries, plan an enjoyable (preferably offline) activity or outing, whether it's as simple as taking a walk or reading a good book, and if it helps you unwind, leave the phone at home. Staying mindful about what's happning around you will distract you from anxious thoughts about tomorrow.

... Two people venting ad nauseam to one another about shared stressors is called "co-rumination," and Dr. Frankel warns it can heighten anxiety. Make a conscious effort to lean on friends who won't drag you into a joint state of panic while you wait.

 

출처: 9 Delightful Tips for Living a Smarter Life in 2020, The New York Times.

 

 

 

VENT

   (감정 등을) 터뜨리다, 발산하다, 입밖에내다

  

  She vented her frustration on her coworkers.

  Walking relieves a lot of tension and it is a good way to vent frustration.

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AD NAUSEAM

   지겹도록

  

  He talks ad nauseam about how clever his children are.

  a topic that has been discussed and analyzed ad nauseam

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