Monday Ready: How To Start Monday The Right Way
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- October 3, 2023
You probably hate Monday mornings. The thought of it approaching makes you gloomy and anxious even though you love your job, the people you work with, and the job environment in general; thinking about Monday mornings makes you feel tired. Crazy, isn’t it? You might want to ask, what is it about Mondays? A fun fact is that your energy isn’t any lower on Monday compared to other days. It’s not Monday you are reacting to, but change as you move into the workweek. To recuperate for a great Monday, you must ensure your weekends are rejuvenating. A little coordination and proper planning will help you say hi to Monday with a smile because no matter how much you hate it, Monday mornings will always come. These tips will help you kickstart Monday better and happier.
Prepare For Monday by Friday
Notebook and Laptop on Work Desk
Write your Monday to-do list by Friday. Don’t think Monday is still far off. Clearly explain where you left off, what you need to do, and how to do it. Don’t make the note hectic since it’s for personal use. Write it in a way that when you read it on Monday, it will get you pumped up. You can even go the extra mile to pick your outfit for Monday.
Save Up Your Weekend Energy
Happy Smiling Black woman sitting on chair and looking away
Don’t tire yourself out during your weekends in a bid to catch up on all the fun you feel you missed out on during the workweek. Doing that will only make you slow and frustrated when Monday morning comes because all you will be craving is that extra five minutes of sleep when your alarm goes off. Do all you can to avoid using up your Monday energy during weekends.
Go To Bed Early
Don’t stay up late trying to finish the movie you started watching. Hit the hay early, after all, early to bed, early to rise. Getting enough sleep just before Monday morning is important to get you geared up. Resist the urge to be a midnight watchman and call it a day.
Chug A Glass Of Water
Water will not only help flush your system but also keep you hydrated as you go about your day, so be sure to always reach for that glass of H2O in the morning so you will be energised for the day’s activities.
Avoid Morning Meetings
Monday morning seems like the best time to meet so everyone can run the week on the same page. While this is good, you should postpone that morning meeting for later in the afternoon because mornings are when you will be most productive. Having a sit-down meeting will drain you out and make you feel slow for the rest of the day. Rather than starting your Monday morning with a meeting, start with something productive instead, like ticking off an item on your to-do list.
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