13 Things People Do on Mondays That Help Them Get Through the Week
If you find your head stuck to the pillow on Monday mornings, there are ways to resolve your day-one work-week angst.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to start the week off right, especially after the Sunday scaries. For some of us, we can meditate and eat a healthy breakfast. For others, we may listen to music or need a longer time to wake up.
No matter what, Mondays are no fun, but they roll around again and again.
1. Musical Motivation
Putting on your favorite playlist or podcast is a great way to power through the day.
Find a favorite podcast that releases new episodes every Monday so you can find yourself looking forward to that day. Listen to it at work if you can.
2. Office Optimism
This isn’t advice; it is just funny. Some people joke with each other, saying, “Only five more days!”
Everyone is counting down the days until Friday. Relate to your peers. Have a little fun.
3. Go for a Walk
Moving your body before work is a great way to care for your physical and mental health.
If you have a dog, start an early morning routine together.
4. Hit the Gym
If walking isn’t your thing, head to the gym to lift weights or attend a workout class.
Working out is a great way to destress and center yourself before heading to work. Plus, you’re putting yourself first every day.
5. Fake Monday Meetings
Put a fake meeting on your calendar so no one will bother you first thing Monday morning.
I love this idea because you can avoid tedious impromptu encounters by booking out.
6. Meditate
Start your day with a little meditation to set your weekly intention.
If you don’t have time to do this before work, go for a walk at lunch or find a quiet space to stay calm, grateful, and centered.
7. Cool Water
Drink a full glass of water before your morning coffee. Water improves mental dexterity.
It is important to get up and stretch your legs and back from sitting as you head to the water machine. This will give you a good excuse to banter with coworkers.
8. Learn the Software
Get better at using the company software.
Most people will only know how to use it at a surface level. If you can do your work more efficiently in less time, you can avoid the early morning crunch.
9. Have a Flexible Schedule
If you can, don’t schedule any meetings on Mondays. This goes for everyone, not just self-employed people.
Keeping the day open will help you relax, complete paperwork, and ease into the week.
10. Treat Yourself
Self-love is underrated. Why not choose the saddest part of the week to treat yourself?
Eat a special breakfast every Monday morning. The meal will make you look forward to getting up and going to work.
11. Wake Up Earlier
Wake up two or three hours before leaving the house for work. This will give you time to relax at home before starting the weekly grind.
Especially if you don’t have enough time during the day, giving yourself a few hours in the morning can be beneficial.
12. Work From Home
Not everyone has this luxury, but those who can work from home, even one day a week, say they bring their laptops home on Mondays.
It’s a slower start; they can do more work at their kitchen table than at the office.
13. Coffee, Everyday
Finally, some inspiration we all need.
Having a coffee or beverage you look forward to enjoying to jump-start your day is fun.