Would you believe me if I told you that it’s possible to look forward to Monday? Yes you read that correct. With a little tweaking, the worst day of the week can become a day you actually look forward to because Monday doesn’t have to mean stress, misery, and monotony.
Take a look at these 5 tips that will help you have the best Monday ever.
5. Get up early.
Waking up may seem like the last thing you want to do come Monday morning, but waking up earlier than normal is one of my favorite ways to start my Monday on a positive note. Not only does it give you more time to get ready, which helps ease you into the week, but it also gives you time to add a few things to your routine. Instead of jumping out of bed and running out the door, you’ll actually have time to sit down and have a proper breakfast, and even do a round of stretching.
4. Make plans after work.
It’s easy to get into the routine of going to work, going home, and getting ready for bed, but the problem with that is the whole day revolves around the work day. It’s no surprise that we hate Mondays so much, when we fall into that kind of pattern, but instead of wasting all the hours outside of 9-5, you can use that time to hang out with friends, go to happy-hour, or even go to a new exercise class you’ve been wanting to try.
When you make plans to do something after work, it gives you something to look forward to, and also reminds you that you don’t have to wait until the weekend to have fun.
3. Wear something new.
Wearing something new, or something a little more dressy, will help you feel more confident on the day you most likely feel the most sluggish and overwhelmed. Dressing well helps you feel prepared for the day, and prepared to handle any obstacle that may come your way.
2. Plan a real meal for lunch.
Instead of taking 5 minutes to eat a yogurt or muffin at your desk, actually use your lunch break to get outside of the office and eating a real meal. Your work isn’t going anywhere, and while you think you’re getting more done this way, you may actually be making that mid-afternoon slump worse. Try out that new cafe around the block, or pack yourself a delicious meal and spend some time eating in the sunshine. Spending lunch out of the office will help break up the day, and will give you enough energy to get through the hardest part of the day.
1. Prioritize your to-do list.
It’s easy to overwhelm yourself when you have a mountain of work ahead of you, an inbox full of email to respond to, and countless errands to run. Instead of trying to get all of it done on Monday, prioritize your list by deciding what needs to get done immediately and what can be done later. When you have a smaller to-do list, everything will seem more manageable, and you’ll spend less time freaking out, and more time getting things done.
Did these 5 tips help you have the best Monday yet? Let us know in the comments below.
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