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Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me

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The "Friday Freedom" Trap: Why Your Weekend Rest Starts at 4 PM Today

It’s Friday afternoon. You’ve survived the week, closed your browser tabs, and stepped away from your desk with a sigh of relief. You are officially on "weekend time."

But here is the trap: true weekend rest doesn’t automatically happen just because it's Saturday morning. In fact, the way you leave your workspace today directly dictates whether the "Sunday Scaries" will find you in 48 hours….

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