The discussion of who likes Mondays is always an interesting one because of the extreme responses. For example, some people may say “I love Mondays but I hate Sundays” instead of the typical “I hate Mondays.” Why is that? Well, Sunday reminds them that Monday is coming. In contrast, “I hate Mondays, but like Sundays” is spoken because Sunday is still a day off to do as one pleases. I’m not sure there is a win in either case, but it makes for a wonderfully animated debate…
Sunday and Monday are two days of the week that sit on the fringe of love/hate sentiments. One day starts the week and is a reminder that work begins the next day, while the other tends to be dreaded by many (they may even have a hard time getting out of bed to face ‘the awful Monday’).
So, what are some possible things we can do to move ourselves to the outskirts of this debate as an onlooker and listener? Well, I have two suggestions that may help to make Mondays more palatable:
1) your Sunday end-of-day thoughts; and
2) your Monday morning awakening routine.
For the first point, just before you hit your bed on Sunday, take an amazing scented bath or shower, slip into new night attire or go “au naturel” if that’s your groove, snuggle into fresh sheets, and pray to awake feeling this good. Finally, add some kind of treat, like your favourite cup of tea, into the mix and Monday as a concept never comes to mind. It’s gone. Someone please, please try this and confirm if I am right or wrong.
Second, upon awakening on Monday morning, and while still in your bed, enjoy the sensation of stretches and give thanks for the new day/week with the thought that they will be awesome. Then relax again and have another gratitude moment. Finally, pounce out of bed to start your week. Standing beside your bed is also an opportunity to stretch some more and practice some breathing.
These never fail to give me the energy and focus needed each and every day, but especially for Mondays. As I said, let me know if it works for you. This article was a tad different, but different is good and, since you can’t change weekdays, to cope means I must then change your perspective to change your life .
