It’s the classic case of the dreaded Monday morning blues once again. You groan as you get out of bed and then grumble all the way to the office. The most dreadful part of Mondays is that they spell an end of the weekend revelries and leave you on the threshold of another whole week packed with work!
Most people find themselves in a lethargic state and function zombie-like, all the while lamenting, ‘Have to endure five whole days before Saturday!’
Some employees even take Mondays off just to prolong the ‘weekend’. The real problem with Mondays is that people are simply unwilling to let go off the weekend. After two days of no alarm clocks, no harrowing commutes, no looming deadlines and absolutely no boss breathing down your neck, they find themselves facing the same gloomy cloud as every Monday morning rolls around.
Yet, this is not to say that you cannot chase away the so-called ‘blues’. All it takes is a bit of planning and loads of will power. Following are a few helpful tips:
Get your beauty sleep
Monday morning may find you groggy and dazed after some hard partying/late sleeping on Sunday night. Well, you can make up for that by going to bed early on Sunday night.
As sacrilegious as it may sound, it makes sense to forgo that late night show and hit the sack instead. Save the late nights for Friday and Saturday only.
Be up and about
Monday mornings can especially tempt you to linger under the covers as long as possible. Pop up and out of bed as soon as you open your eyes and head for a cold shower that will jolt you out of the lethargy and make you feel fresh and alert. Make an early start to begin the workweek on a relaxed note without having to rush around.
Get the adrenaline going
Do not while away your morning time by lazing around. Go for a walk or jog as the fresh air can lift your gloomy spirits. Even other forms of mild exercise will release those ‘feel-good’ hormones, which will definitely make you feel better.
Have a substantial breakfast
Getting up early will leave you with ample time to have a hearty breakfast instead of gulping something down on the go or worse, totally skipping the meal. Treating yourself to a high-protein breakfast or even some chocolate will give you something to look forward to. And a cup of tea or coffee can drive away the lingering blues.
Look your best possible
It has been scientifically proven that the way you dress affects the way you feel. Choose your favourite outfit or opt for some bright colours instead of a depressing and dull grey, brown or navy blue.
Put the music on
Listen to some soothing music, happy songs or your favourite numbers as you go about getting ready or even on your way to work. This will not only blank out your heaviness, but will also put a much-needed pep in your step!
A bit of pre-planning
What makes Mondays worse is having to frantically rush around preparing for the workday even as you can barely keep awake. Wouldn’t you feel more relaxed if you had ironed and laid out your clothes as well as packed your bag and files on the previous night itself? This will make your Monday morning less hurried and burdensome.
To stretch the logic further, it is always better to finish all possible pending tasks on Friday evening. Organise your work before you leave the office and clean up your desk so that you can make a fresh start after the weekend.Last but not the least; you should always enjoy your work and this passion for work will change your feelings as you have had a refreshing break and are ready to get back to work on Monday.
Even just having an optimistic attitude will help you to put a positive spin on things and be ready to kick start a brand new week.
Yet, even the most fulfilling work can still find you a bit subdued on Monday mornings. But the best part is that the blues are temporary and will most probably disappear once you get into the regular rhythm of work. So, have a very happy Monday, remember the weekend’s just five days away!
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