How to Handle Your Mondays
November 4, 2020
It Starts on Sunday
Go to bed early or with plenty of time to fall asleep and give yourself a full 7-8 hours. A good night routine is JUST as, if not more, important than a good morning ritual.
Wake Up With Enough Time
Even when I have shifts at 6am I never wake up at the last minute. Rushing in the morning can start it off on the wrong foot. I give myself time to have all of the above if I so choose - wake up, brush my teeth, put myself together, shower, eat breakfast, get to the bus with at least 5 minutes to spare. Usually I wake up about an hour before I actually have to get out the door. 30 minutes has also worked a treat in the past if I needed more sleep.
Smile
I don't care if you're running on -4 hours of sleep or you're just in a sh*t mood - smile to your co-workers, clients, customers, employees, or whoever. What you give off is what you will receive. There are days when I'm in such a poor mood, someone walks in, and I automatically put a huge smile on my face. Almost every time my energy is reciprocated and it leads me to feel 10x better. Smiling can trick the brain into thinking you're happy. Don't think too much about it just try to smile more at the people around you - make it a habit. Put out the energy you want to receive.
Do At Least One Thing That Will Make You Happy
The list to this is endless. It doesn't have to be big but it also doesn't have to be small depending on how much time you have on a Monday. Here are some examples: Call a family member, FaceTime/Video Chat a friend, go on a hike, cook your favorite meal, bake, write in your journal, meditate, workout, workout. get lunch with a friend, watch a movie, stretch, take a bath, do some self care (shave, face mask, tan, etc), go for a walk, practice an instrument, do a hobby you enjoy, have dinner with your family, the list is endless!
