Monday Doesn't Have to Be Miserable: 7 Ways to Start Your Week Better

7 Ways to Start Your Week Better

Monday has a reputation for being the worst day of the week. Here are seven small ways to change your approach and feel a little less overwhelming.

1. Don't start your day by checking your phone.

Before letting other people's priorities take over your morning, give yourself a few minutes. Make your coffee, open a window or simply sit quietly. Your day doesn't need to begin with someone else's demands. tell to your self what and how do you want to live that day.

2. Don't try to fix your entire life on Monday.

You don't need a new routine, a perfect diet and a five-year plan before lunchtime. Choose three things that genuinely matter this week and that is enough.

3. Prepare something you'll look forward to.

Having something pleasant to anticipate can make an ordinary day feel different. Small pleasures count, especially on the hardest days.

4. Get some natural light and move your body.

Morning light helps regulate your body clock, while physical activity can improve mood and energy. You don't need a gym membership to get moving, just go for a walk.

5. Tackle the task you've been avoiding.

For sure you know the one. Take a deep breathe. Break it into smaller steps and get started. The anticipation is always worse than the task itself.

6. Leave some room in your schedule.

A day with every minute planned can become exhausting before it even begins. Allow some breathing room for unexpected things, breaks or simply doing nothing. Not everything needs to be productive.

7. Give yourself something to look forward to after work.

Make plans with someone or with yourself for after work. Your life isn't just the time between weekends. Monday deserves a little attention too.