Changing Monday's Reputation

Oh, Monday – how the world loathes you. Unfortunately, we can’t change Monday’s placement on the calendar, it follows Sunday – the day of rest. We can however, think of Monday in a different light and shed a little optimism on this dreaded weekly occurrence.

It’s a fresh start

Like the start of a new day brings new possibilities, so does the start of a new week. Instead of dreading the week, embrace it by being proactive in your approach. Like diets, nothing starts until Monday. This allows you to rest, relax, and socialize. 

Unless of course you are like me and take the weekend to catch up on work, then Monday isn't a far stretch from the ordinary hustle, except for the screeching alarm at 6:00 AM.

Prepare for it

It’s all about organization, stay on top of your week’s events and meetings - plan ahead.You'll feel less overwhelmed if you know what you have to do, when, and with whom. 

While the week can be overwhelmingly busy, Sundays should be a prep day for the week ahead – allow yourself time to do so. Prepare meals, or in the very least – do laundry, turn up the music a power clean your home, or finish projects before deadline.

Have something to look forward to

If you’re like me and organize your week on Sundays, then Monday is a great time to schedule something that will have you excited to get to. Whether that be catching up on last week’s PVR’d sitcoms or dramas, or trying a new workout at home, or at the gym – you have time to do it now, since your chores were done on Sunday.

The blaring alarm clock is never welcomed, it doesn't matter if it’s Monday or Thursday, starting the week off with a buzzer screaming in your ear is worse than waking up to a screaming child. That said, it sounds like the one thing that needs good PR is the alarm clock, Monday has nothing to do with that thing.