Holiday Ayo - Many people hate Mondays, especially workers. Numerous studies show that people's moods are usually at their lowest on Mondays.

It feels like you've just enjoyed the weekend, sleeping in longer, hanging out with friends, or simply relaxing at home, only to suddenly be faced with the tiring routine of work, assignments, and activities.

It's not just your feelings. Various psychological studies show that people's moods tend to decline when entering the first workday after a holiday.

It's no wonder that popular culture has also highlighted this through songs, such as "I Don't Like Mondays" by Boomtown Rats, "Manic Monday" by Bangles, and "Rainy Days and Mondays" by The Carpenters.

So, what exactly makes Mondays so hated by so many?

Here are the reasons:

1. Your Body Is Still "Jetlagged" on Mondays

One of the main reasons Mondays are so hated and feel so difficult is because your body's biological rhythms are disrupted.

The human body has a natural clock that regulates sleep, energy, and mood.

So, when you're used to staying up late and waking up late on the weekend, that biological clock shifts.

This condition is often called social jetlag because it feels similar to jetlag when changing time zones.

As a result, the hormones that should make you feel refreshed in the morning are out of sync, so Monday mornings are often marked by drowsiness, slow thinking, and irritability.

For example, if you usually wake up at 6 a.m. on weekdays but wake up at 9 a.m. on weekends, just a three-hour difference is enough to make Mondays feel "numb."

Small changes like this, repeated every week, can accumulate and make the start of the week feel increasingly difficult.

2. Loss of Freedom After the Weekend

The weekend gives you space to do whatever you want, like sleep longer, relax, travel, or pursue a hobby.

But when Monday comes, that freedom is immediately gone and replaced by a strict schedule, from office hours to meetings and deadlines.

This drastic shift leaves many people feeling as if their freedom has been taken away. It's natural to feel bored, lazy, and have a decrease in motivation.

Just imagine, you've had two full days of freedom to manage your time, then suddenly, Monday morning, you have to go straight back to your desk.

This is the stark contrast that makes many people dislike Mondays.

3. Work Becomes a Source of Anxiety

Another reason why Mondays are often hated is work itself. If you don't enjoy your job, feel pressured by your boss, or feel uncomfortable with your coworkers, anxiety usually sets in as early as Sunday night.

This condition is called anticipatory anxiety, which is the stress of thinking about something before it actually happens.

As a result, when Monday arrives, you start the day with a burden on your mind.

For example, remembering a tough meeting or an unfinished email can disrupt your sleep the night before. So, hating Mondays often reflects an underlying discomfort with your job.