on surviving monday mornings
transform dread into joy with these strategies
this exclusive piece is for paid subscribers only, offering you unique and transformative strategies to reclaim your monday mornings and turn them from a source of dread into a day filled with joy, energy, and empowerment. dive into personal anecdotes, humor, and actionable tips that will revolutionize the way you start your week.
let's face it, monday mornings are the absolute worst.
they sneak up on you like a stealthy ninja, yanking you out of your weekend bliss and throwing you into the chaos of the workweek.
if you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless sunday nights tossing and turning, dreading the inevitable arrival of monday. but what if i told you that surviving monday mornings doesn't have to be a soul-crushing experience? what if there's a way to not just endure, but actually thrive?
it all started earlier this year for me. i just wanted change. sunday evenings melted into anxious frenzy into sluggish and crappy monday mornings. this was when i decided to flip the script on my monday misery.
one particularly dreadful monday, as i sat contemplating my life choices, it hit me β i needed to reclaim my monday mornings. i need to make this time about starting the week right. and thus began my journey to transform mondays from the bane of my existence into a day of empowerment and laughter.
first things first, i made a pact with myself: mondays would become my day of indulgence.
i started with something simple β treating myself to a gourmet coffee from the fancy cafΓ© down the street. for me, i go to lestatβs in university heights. this means, no more rushed instant coffee at home; i deserved a frothy cappuccino with a dash of cinnamon. this is a radical yet small act of self-care that sets a positive tone for the rest of the day.
next, i instituted "monday morning dance parties." yes, you heard that right. every monday, as soon as my alarm went off, i would blast my favorite upbeat playlist (into my headphones, i do get up at 5:30 am to work!) and move, get up. there's something incredibly liberating about starting your day with a dance party, shaking off the sleepiness and the dread, and filling your space with joy and energy. if any of my neighbors are awake to see it⦠they might have thought i was crazy, but it has worked wonders for my mood.
i also started a journal, and built a gratitude practice. and on each monday, before diving into the week's tasks, i write down at the very least three things i am grateful for. it could be anything from the sunshine streaming through my window to a kind word from a friend. focusing on the positives helped shift my mindset from dread to appreciation, reminding me that there were always good things to look forward to.
and, of course, let's not forget the power of humor. i made it a point to watch or read something funny every monday morning. whether it was a stand-up comedy special, a hilarious youtube video, or a funny article, laughter is my secret weapon against monday blues. it's hard to feel down when you're laughing.
but the most profound change came from reframing my perspective on mondays. instead of seeing them as the end of my weekend freedom, i have started viewing them as a fresh start. mondays became my reset button, a chance to set new intentions and tackle the week with renewed energy.
it wasn't an overnight transformation, but gradually, mondays stopped feeling like a curse and started feeling like an opportunity.
so, if you're struggling with monday mornings, i encourage you to find your own rituals of joy and empowerment. treat yourself, dance like no one's watching, cultivate gratitude, and find reasons to laugh.
remember, mondays don't have to be dreadful. with a little creativity and a positive mindset, you can turn them into a day you look forward to. embrace the art of surviving monday mornings and let them be the start of something wonderful.
happy monday, my friends! <3