The Weekend Curse

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The Weekend Curse

Why You Get Sick the Second You Stop Working

Updated: 2026.05.21

3 min read · Intermediate

The Weekend Curse

주말의 저주

Articles

You Might Be Prone to ‘Leisure Sickness’ If Your Body Seems to Sabotage Your Time Off

Videos

How to avoid getting 'leisure sickness'Why you feel sick after taking off work — and how to stop it

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

When do leisure sickness symptoms hit hardest, according to the Dutch study?

네덜란드 연구에 따르면 여가병 증상은 언제 가장 심하게 나타납니까?

How do cortisol and adrenaline help you during a busy week?

바쁜 한 주 동안 코르티솔과 아드레날린은 우리 몸에 어떤 도움을 줍니까?

Why did the writer call it a "curse"?

글쓴이는 왜 이 현상을 "저주"라고 표현했을까요?

What does "a perfect recipe for..." mean? Try using it in a sentence.

"a perfect recipe for..."는 무슨 뜻입니까? 직접 문장을 만들어 보십시오.

Have you ever experienced the weekend curse?

주말의 저주를 직접 경험해 본 적이 있습니까?

Do our bodies actually listen to our work schedules?

우리 몸은 정말로 업무 일정에 맞춰 반응할까요?

Unlimited sick leave or unlimited vacation, which would you choose?

무제한 병가와 무제한 휴가 중 하나를 고른다면 무엇을 택하시겠습니까?

Q10

What is your go-to habit for staying healthy when stressed?

스트레스가 심할 때 건강을 지키기 위한 본인만의 습관은 무엇입니까?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

brutal

extremely harsh, difficult, or unpleasant

Example

She had a brutal schedule during exam week.

Example

The team went through a brutal training session in the heat.

compelling

very interesting, convincing, or able to attract attention strongly

Example

The speaker gave a compelling argument about climate change.

Example

I couldn’t stop reading because the story was so compelling.

demanding

requiring a lot of effort, skill, or time

Example

Being a teacher can be emotionally demanding.

Example

The job is demanding, but she enjoys the challenge.

hectic

very busy, full of activity, and often stressful

Example

My mornings are always hectic before work.

Example

The airport became hectic during the holiday season.

mindfulness

the practice of focusing calmly on the present moment

Example

Mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Example

She practices mindfulness every morning before starting her day.

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