Ep. 021 – Sunday Scaries and bedtime revenge

This week we’re unpacking the Sunday Scaries — that pit in your stomach when the weekend’s ending and Monday is looming.

For Saoirse, it’s a recurring anxiety that hits Sunday afternoons and even late at night during the week. For Alba, it’s a different experience. Together, we dive into what these feelings reveal about control, work-life balance, and how we spend our personal time.

We also explore the viral concept of revenge bedtime procrastination — staying up too late just to reclaim a sliver of freedom — and why so many of us sabotage our sleep for a false sense of control.

With stats (75% of workers get Sunday Scaries!) and some painfully relatable stories (Facebook Marketplace meltdowns, puppy panic at the vet…), this episode is equal parts therapy session and strategy brainstorm.

If you’ve ever thought “I’m wasting my weekend” or stayed up scrolling because you didn’t want tomorrow to come, this one’s for you.

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Welcome to "We will Manage" podcast. Hosted by Alba and Saoirse, two young professionals figuring out the working world — one conversation at a time. With the mission to create an honest work-related community, we dive into the good, the bad and the messy parts of navigating your career. Expect real-life stories, special guests sharing hard-earned lessons, and practical insights on everything from office politics to achieving a healthier work-life balance. “We Will Manage” keeps it authentic and light hearted—reminding you that absolutely no one has it all figured out, not even Bezos. 

Alba, branding specialist and business owner, and Saoirse, materials engineer and project manager, grew up together in a small Spanish village and after taking very different career paths as ambitious young professionals, they ended up in similar situations with two very different points of view. When noticing that they often looked to those around them to navigate the complexity of the working world, they decided to create a community for all those that seek an external view on what's normal. Passionate about learning from other's experiences and discussing just about any topic, they are ready to unveil the secrets of the workplace. 

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