India, Dec. 28 -- No matter how well the weekend has been, something inevitably changes the moment Sunday evening rolls in. An uneasy sense of dread begins to coil in as thoughts about the upcoming week take over. Monday typically ends up on the receiving end of this quiet resentment. Maybe thinking about the chase of deadlines, responsibilities, and returning to the usual routine is what is upsetting.

But why does this emotional shift occur, that too so predictably, almost every other weekend? HT Lifestyle reached out to experts to understand why Sunday evenings feel emotionally heavy and what one can do to break this pattern.

So what causes the dip in energy Sunday evening onwards, even if you had an enjoyable weekend?

Dr Rahul Chand...