Monday Blues: I Don’t Wanna Go to Work Today

It’s 6 AM, and your alarm is ringing. You groggily reach for your phone, hitting snooze multiple times before begrudgingly getting out of bed. As you make your way to the bathroom, reality hits – it’s Monday morning again. The dreaded start to another work week.

But Why Exactly Do We Get ‘Monday Blues’?

Have you ever wondered why we feel so unmotivated on Mondays? It turns out that there is science behind this phenomenon! According to a study conducted by Richard Boyatzis in 2013, our cortisol levels (the hormone responsible for stress) are highest on Mondays compared to other days of the week.

Additionally, after spending an entire weekend relaxing and doing things we enjoy, returning back to the monotonous routine can be overwhelming.

Here Are Some Strategies To Help Beat those Monday Blues

So how do we overcome these feelings of dread and prepare ourselves mentally for a productive workweek ahead? Here are some tips:

1. Plan Your Day Ahead Of Time

Spending a few minutes organizing yourself before diving into work will help clear your headspace and ease anxiety that tends

  • Write down all the things you need to get done during the day
  • Highlight three most important tasks
  • organize based on priority order

2. Start Your Morning With A Good Breakfast And Exercise!

This might seem obvious but breakfast helps kickstart metabolism which can enhance cognitive functioning throughout the day
According health experts exercising has been found helpful in releasing endorphins which boost mood leaving one feeling energetic.
However, don’t forget about staying hydrated as well!

3. Dress For Success,No matter how much convincing that blankets provide everything necessary,lunch breaks rolled over,pajamas with fuzzy bedroom slippers,a third of productivity drops instantly upon slipping them off.

I’m not suggesting you go to work in a ballgown, but dressing presentably gives you the confidence boost you need.

4. Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself

Mistakes happen, and it’s okay! There is no such thing as perfect hence there should be times when we miss out on owing up to some of our responsibilities.
Cut yourself some slack! Reprimands can lead to demotivation or reduced productivity while really doing nothing.Reduce yelling at self during the day. It’s not healthy!

5. ‘The Happiness Jar’ Policy

It could be any container that absolutely works for you where sentiments/memories/any other happiness inducing things are kept throughout days.When particularly your spirits drop without cause,pulling from there serves an instant mood booster just like recharging phones instantly increases battery percentage.

Conclusion: Turning Monday Blues Into A ‘Monday Win’

Going back to work after two glorious days off might seem daunting but using these tips helps turn around sinking behaviours efficiently boosting overall output leading to marginal profits being raised.Let’s keep those blues far away,tackle those pending duties with a breathe taking attitude creating blissful memories within office premises.You got this!

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