Make Mondays Fun

After a weekend of fun and relaxation, it’s Sunday night again and the dread of Monday starts to creep in. But that kind of thinking isn’t productive or beneficial and will put a negative start to the week.

 

However, there are some things you can do to alleviate these feelings of anxiety and avoid those Monday Blues.

 

Ease into Monday by preparing beforehand

Make Monday a little easier for yourself by prepping for it ahead, giving you more time to take it slower on the actual day.

Prepare your things the day before 

Lay out your outfit, any meals or snacks, and documents you plan to take with you to work the next day. This way, there are few fewer things to think about in the morning and you decrease the chance of forgetting anything.

Keep this day caffeine and alcohol-free 

Maximize your sleep by not intaking anything that will change your energy levels in any way and affect your quality of sleep.

Get things done on Friday 

Try finishing up some tasks before the weekend so that you lessen your workload for Monday.

Don’t check work emails over the weekend 

Replying to emails will make you think about all the work you may have waiting for you on Monday. If it’s truly urgent you will most likely be reached by phone, so enjoy the weekend and tend to replies when you get back.

Make Monday a day to look forward to

Start the week off with fun activities so you have something to be excited about as the weekend ends.

Dress up 

This can mean planning on wearing themed outfits (all blue, floral, 80s, etc) with some of your coworkers, or it can mean putting on more effort on the way you normally dress– sometimes feeling more confident in what you’re wearing will make your day a little better.

Make or plan to eat your favorite meal

Treat yourself to your favorite food for lunch or dinner as a reward for a Monday well done!

Potluck

Some activities are more enjoyable when they’re done with people– try planning a potluck with some of your coworkers to make things more fun.

Make dinner plans with some friends

Maybe Mondays really are a bit busy for you, so planning to go out with your friends or coworkers after work can give you something to look forward to at the end of the day.

Pick-me-uppers for Monday

If your Monday is already off to a rocky start, it doesn’t mean it has to continue to be: there are several things you can take a dull day into a better one.

Inspiring articles and quotes to start the week

Sometimes you just need to read inspiring things to feel more productive. Try following inspirational Instagram accounts or if you have some favorite quotes, pull them up and read them again to kickstart your day.

Take a walk

Spend your lunch break strolling around the area to clear your mind and reset before starting tasks again.

Think about or make a physical list of your blessings

It’s easy to forget about all the positive aspects when your head is clouded with dread. Take the time to really think about all the things you’ve been blessed with to give yourself some perspective.

Make someone else happy

Pick up an extra coffee for your colleague or offer to buy lunch– sometimes making someone’s day can make yours.

When all else fails

Identify the problem 

What part of the Monday don’t you like? What can you do to fix it? Do you need to move jobs? Do you need to change your regular routine? Pinpoint what exactly you dread about the start of the work week so you can find a solution.

Grab a drink after work

Just take the load off and try to unwind at the end of the day. You’ve made it through Monday!

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