The weekends always go by so quickly, don't they? We all have a love-hate relationship with Mondays, but this specific day can't be so bad at all. You can be one of the people who'd get excited to face the start of the workweek.
It's all a matter of what you do to prepare for it. And did you know that how you spend your Mondays can influence how you spend the rest of the week? Yes, you can always make your fresh start.
So let's tackle this one head-on; here are the few things that will help you kickstart your week.
Get Enough Sleep
No-one's favorite day of the week, Mondays. Would you agree? Some days, the only thing you want to do when the alarm stops is to pull back the covers and keep sleeping.
People generally overlook sleep. Make sure that you relax until the workweek begins for a pleasant beginning of the week. A relaxed weekend is necessary for a productive week ahead.
Prepare What You Need
For most people, the most challenging thing about Monday is that you are always in a hurry. You will have to look for what you can cook for breakfast, prepare your coffee, find an outfit, find a work file, and time is just running out. It can be a crazy Monday morning, which sets the stage for the rest of the day.
Escape tension by choosing what you will need to get ready for work the next day. Plan your outfit, pack your lunch, and document everything that you need for the day the night before.
Pause
Most days, stress, anxiety, and fear for the day come surfacing the moment you wake up. Calm your nerves and empower yourself by beginning a daily practice of meditation or chanting a few affirmations to establish the day's right attitude.
Upon waking up, before you rush into things, find time to pause and collect your thoughts. Pausing will clear-up your purpose and concentrate on preparing your mind and body for the day.
Organize Your Workload
Plan your week with caution and tact. Create a list of the week's significant events and plan your preparation for them.
Has your boss come up with an important meeting this week? Make it clear on your plan. The more you put your week's schedule into, the more you organize yourself, there'll be fewer room for surprises.
Do Not Skip Meals
This week you prepare a nice high-calorie meal? Try to switch it to the weekend. If you have a fatty meal earlier in the week, you can feel guilty for the entire week.
You will worry that you can't find time in the gym, and you will be even more mindful of what you eat all week long, which is another needless problem because you are busy already.
Allot Time for Exercise
The gym or house exercise may also improve motivation. When you practice, endorphins are released and intended to lift the mood. Start your day by biking or running in the morning.
Dancing is also an encouraging source. Berkeley Fitness researchers have found that dancing can improve productivity.
Power-Dress
Often looking nice will help you to feel excellent. Have you been dressed for a casual Friday that you wanted to save? Why not wear it on Monday and raise your ego at the beginning of the week!
Set a Reward for Yourself
There's no better way to start your week than to expect something great at the end of the week. Plan your boyfriend's incredible date or go shopping with your girls. Book your dancing table in that restaurant for ages (and then have a high calories meal) or make it to the tap-dancing class.
Conclusion
It is easy to beat the feeling of weariness and general distress that Mondays usually throw our way. Just keep the positive attitude and the discipline to keep things steady, and before you know it, you're waking up before the sound of your alarm goes off, and you are ready to take on the new week even before the sun rises!
