That Familiar Feeling
You know the one. It's late Sunday afternoon, the weekend is winding down, and somewhere in the back of your mind a low hum starts up. Monday is coming. The to-do list is forming itself without your permission. The easy, open feeling from Saturday morning is gone, replaced by something tighter.
People call it the Sunday scaries. It's one of those things almost everyone feels but nobody really talks about in line at the grocery store. Here in Loveland, we hear about it more than you'd think — customers who come in on a Sunday afternoon looking for something to take the edge off the evening.
The Problem with Planning Your Way Out
Most advice for Sunday anxiety involves productivity. Meal prep. Lay out your clothes. Write your to-do list. Get ahead of Monday so Monday doesn't get ahead of you.
That works for some people. But for a lot of us, it just moves the stress earlier. Now you're anxious about meal prep and Monday. The real issue isn't that you're unprepared — it's that your brain hasn't had a chance to actually rest before it has to be "on" again.
What a Buffer Actually Looks Like
A buffer isn't a routine. It's just a stretch of time — even an hour — where you're not doing anything that requires output. No emails. No scrolling. No getting ahead of the week.
Maybe it's sitting outside while the sun drops behind the foothills. A walk around the neighborhood. A book you've been ignoring. Something warm to drink that doesn't have a purpose beyond tasting good.
A few of our regulars have told us they keep a CBDfx Calming Tincture – CBD + CBN Oil ($55) on their nightstand specifically for Sunday evenings. A dropper under the tongue about an hour before bed, and the week starts quieter. CBN is the cannabinoid most associated with winding down, and paired with CBD, it promotes a sense of calm that feels natural — not sedated.
It Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
If tinctures aren't your thing, something as simple as the CBDistillery Shhh Gummies – CBN ($65) can be part of that Sunday buffer. Pop one after dinner, let it do its thing while you do yours — which, ideally, is not much.
The point isn't to knock yourself out. It's to give your nervous system a heads-up that the weekend isn't over yet. That there's still a little room between now and the alarm clock.
Colorado Sundays Hit Different
There's something about Sunday evenings in Colorado that can go either way. You've probably spent the day outside — a hike, a farmer's market, maybe just the backyard. Your body is pleasantly tired. But your mind? That's where the tension lives.
We always tell people: take care of the body and the brain. If you spent the day moving, your muscles are already winding down. Your mind just needs the same invitation. A quiet room, a little CBD, and the understanding that you don't owe Monday anything tonight.
Stop by the shop if you want to talk through what might work for your Sunday evenings. We've tried most of it ourselves.
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