The Best Was To Help Beat The Monday Blues

You might have found that your working week went on for ages and a Sunday is the most enjoyable day of the whole week – maybe you grab brunch with friends or invite your family over for Sunday roast. Whatever you plan for your weekend – you were looking forward to it!

Eventually, Sunday brings an afternoon and then an evening. Then bang! It hits you that it’s Monday. Everything you’ve enjoyed over Saturday and Sunday turns to fretting about Monday and wishing it’s already Thursday.

Already Have A Planning For What You’re Doing On Monday

Rather than wasting time and energy that we don’t have on a Monday morning, creating a to-do list on Friday is helpful before finishing up for the weekend. By doing this, you’ll already have a plan and experience some relief on Sunday evenings and Monday mornings when you need to focus on important tasks.

Make Mondays Rewarding

You don’t need to splurge, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a little something – whether that’s getting a coffee or tea on your way to work or grabbing a bite of lunch – anything that can make a Monday feel a little more bearable and can give you something to look forward to.

To Use Your Time Off To Have Some Fun

Taking frequent breaks from your day-to-day job can be the simplest way to recharge and this typically means getting away from your desk or talking yourself out of a boring job and stretching or going for a walk. However, you can also use your downtime to schedule something fun!

Even if your budget doesn’t stretch to international travel there are plenty of lovely and enjoyable weekend breaks or staycations here in the UK. TripAdvisor will become your new best friend.

Getting To The Root Cause Of Your Monday Blues and Change Your Mindset

Changing your mindset of a Monday morning can help you deal with the day. However, it’s much easier said than done, especially when you can’t stand your job or feel like giving up on a challenge due to financial responsibilities such as a mortgage, car payment, or debts.

How can you change your mindset for a Monday morning? Well, you could start by decluttering either your to-do list or workspace. Then, schedule something to look forward to, such as going out for lunch or watching your favourite TV shows or sports teams on a Monday night.

Get Things Done

For those of us who are most productive in the morning due to our circadian rhythm, we tend to be most alert and energetic until 11 AM. However, starting Monday morning on the right foot can be quite challenging. Instead of dealing with smaller tasks, it’s better to tackle larger projects and then more important ones afterwards.

So instead, start working on something larger and more important projects straightaway before moving on to the smaller stuff.

Create A Monday Playlist

Do you find that music puts you in a better mood? If so, why not create your very own Monday playlist? Listen to your music when getting ready for work, exercising, or commuting. Add only upbeat and feel-good music to your playlist – anything that will put you in a better mood!

Limit Your Time On Social Media

When I find myself thinking negative thoughts or feeling like life isn’t going the way I want, I set limits on how much time I spend on social media. By establishing boundaries and avoiding negative attitudes about Mondays, I can help improve my outlook.

How do you cope with the Monday blues? What activities bring you joy?