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Counter The Monday Blues: An Early Start
- Prepare mentally, physically and logistically for Monday in advance, to decrease the dread of unknown problems or tasks.
- It is helpful to have sound sleep on Sunday, with the alcohol consumption minimized.
- It is extremely beneficial to get to work early on a Monday, getting a headstart on things.
- Plan ahead for the week with something to look forward to, maybe on the coming Friday.
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- Write down your top 3 priorities to get done on Monday and plan your schedule around them.
- Review your calendar for the upcoming week and tie key tasks or events to it so you know exactly what to expect.
- Keep your routine as close as possible to what it's like during the week...
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Hating Monday is practically an international pastime. There’s a bit of a collective conscience that Mondays suck.
Social media also perpetuates the idea that Mondays are a drag. Over time, we internalize this narrative, and we miscalculate the negative effects of a new week.
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