Hello Monday!

Another Monday is almost behind us. I know a lot of people who dread Mondays; I never have. For me, it's an opportunity to start fresh and set new goals for the week. Mondays give me motivation to try harder than I did the week before, to do something differently or better than I have in weeks prior. It's a chance to really push forward and get things done, so when the weekend does roll around again, I am able to relax and enjoy my time. Mondays equal productivity, motivation, and a new start. Although my day is far from over, I have still managed to cross several items off of my to-do list, making it virtually empty at the moment. This gives me the opportunity to sneak away from the busy world below me, take a deep breath, clear my head, and share my thoughts. 


I've come to the conclusion that all Mondays should really start on Sunday night. Those who "hate" Mondays should perhaps investigate why they dislike it so much. I have a feeling a lot of it has to do with the lack of preparation. Most of us sit around and wait for Monday morning to arrive, as if it's some sort of plague that we're bound to get, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. But instead of just letting it happen (causing the anxiety, frustration, and complaining experienced on Monday mornings by a lot of people), why don't we try PLANNING for our Monday morning. And every morning, for that matter. You will be amazed and what a difference a little bit of preparation can make, especially when it involves your morning routine. For me, mornings are a chance to really wake up, take my time, prepare my body and mind for the day, and bring contentment to myself...before moving forward. 


So for all of you Monday-haters out there, try taking a different approach! Make Monday mornings enjoyable, change your perception of them, and PREPARE for them. After all, there are 52 Mondays in a year...we might as well make the best of them!


Here's a link to an article that talks about things to incorporate into your morning routine: http://www.rd.com/health/24-ways-to-brighten-your-morning/

How will you make your Monday mornings better?