What kind of worker are you? The one that shouts “Thank God it’s Friday” or the one that says ” Thank God it is Monday”. If you are the former, you are likely to experience Monday blues. This is because your weekends are your best days when you get to do as you please. Mondays are reminders that you have to go back to work. However, there are ways to make your Mondays less overwhelming, here’s how:
1. Prepare for Mondays
On Friday, once the work of the week is complete, take some time to prepare for Monday. Make a list of things that need to get done next week so you can go into the weekend with peace of mind and avoid any potential Monday morning surprises. Good time management throughout the week can help equal out the daily workload.
2. Start your Mondays well-rested
Weekends are a time to catch up on things and have a little fun. As a result, rest and relaxation can sometimes fall by the wayside. In an ideal scenario, most of the weekend’s activities would be concluded by late Sunday afternoon, allowing you an opportunity to wind down, relax, and get a good night’s sleep. Going into any workday with low energy will have a negative impact, but more so on Monday because it could potentially set a negative tone for the rest of the week.
3. Change your perspectives about Mondays
Many professionals have been programmed to dread Mondays. But, what if that’s more mental than reality? Ask yourself, is my Monday any worse than any other day? In most cases, it probably isn’t. And even if it is, how you decide to approach the day could determine how the rest of the day goes. Many unpleasant things in life can be improved with a positive attitude. Look at Monday as a brand new start, a clean slate.