HOW TO BEGIN YOUR WEEK ENERGIZED

Mondays are always hectic. Settling into the norm of getting up early and sometimes not getting enough sleep. The hustle and bustle—am I right? With all the myths on socials talking about Mondays, it is safe to assume everyone hates Mondays. What is the key to having a great week?-A great Monday at that?

Some start their week with mantras, a lot of coffee, and high hopes that the traffic will be less, roads will be emptier, and that guy from work won’t be as grumpy.

With all that is said and done, here are some tips to ensure smooth transitions into Monday.

• Fresh laundry

Clean clothes. Imagine that shirt you like so much: washed, dried, ironed, and smelling like the sun and heaven. Imagine those ‘stunna’ pants you like to rock on Mondays, that Furla bag that fits everything all at once… nicely washed and the leather shiny. That suit combo that always gets the attention of everyone at the office, smelling of flowers and fabric softener.

The first step to having a great week is clean clothes. At Clarion Laundry, we do everything… dry cleaning, machine washing, kneading and squeezing, stain removal, drying… everything.

We worry about your clothes so you can worry about other stuff. We clean, dry, and fold; all you have to do is store.

• Early meal planning

As much as clean and organized clothes are important, breakfast tops it all. What you eat can either make your day or destroy it—fun fact. Whether it’s prepping for your meals or eating out, a laid-out plan is always effective to avoid inconveniences. Planning a meal is something that is never given attention.

For example, on Sunday write up a plan on how breakfast will be, the ingredients, the time, or maybe just decide to catch a bite on the way. You may prefer to make breakfast at home or visit that café that serves exquisite coffee that does your taste buds justice or that tea that leaves you feeling giddy and happy. Those tasty, ‘to-die-for’ croissants, that cinnamon bun, a slice of velvet cake, or that marble vanilla. Planning is important to make sure you capture all the details you expect for the week.

• Early to bed, early to rise

Getting up is the worst, especially after a nice weekend of healing and restoration. Early to bed, early to rise, works like a charm. Sleeping early reduces the fuss of not getting enough sleep and waking up cranky because your alarms won’t be quiet for two minutes.

• No meetings Monday

Prioritize Monday for work. Consider dedicating the day to working without interruptions. This technique may motivate you throughout the week.

• Start with movement

A little bit of movement is always good for your body. Some yoga, light exercises, full-body stretches, or even a walk in the morning. A bit of light exercise is important to keep your body active throughout the day. 

• Mindset shift

Think of this like a new week resolution or a Monday resolution to kill the blues. Set a small goal that can be achieved that day or even throughout the week. Something that can keep you motivated and anxious the whole week—something that gives you some excitement and adrenaline. Make it exciting and thrilling so you keep thinking about it until you accomplish it.

• Hydrate

These days life is all about hydration. Starting your days with a warm glass of water or any warm beverage you prefer to drink makes you feel less bloated. Hydrating early in the day helps to reduce grogginess and is a simple way to feel more alert and awake throughout the day.

• Prioritize self-care

Start your mornings with uplifting music, some meditation, and a relaxing hot shower to prioritize your well-being.

• Dress well

Direct confidence booster. Choose your outfits well to accentuate your moods and energy levels.

• Plan something enjoyable to do later

Meet up with friends, watch a movie, go for a picnic—something fun to look up to at the end of the day.

• Practice gratitude

Take a few moments to reflect on all that you are grateful for. Doing this can shift your perspective of the day and leave you feeling happier and thankful for that chance to exist and carry on with life.