Mondays, those notorious days that seem to bring a collective sigh of dread. They are the culmination of a blissful weekend spent lounging in pajamas, binge-watching TV shows, and munching on snacks. Leaving behind that cozy haven of relaxation to face the harsh reality of responsibilities and deadlines can be quite a shock to the system. With our Monday tips, you’ll finally be able to do it with a smile!
We have a lineup of tips, tricks, and strategies shared by Reddit users that will help you soar through the day. Whether you’re hustling in the corporate world, an entrepreneur chasing your dreams, or a student looking to ace your exams, these Monday tips and tricks will be your secret weapon for dominating the game.
These are not just platitudes and Monday motivation tips. We’ll give you actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. There are time management hacks, tips to boost productivity, and some mindset shift tips that will give you the answer to the age-old question – “how to overcome Monday blues.”
Remember, Mondays are not meant to be dreaded; they’re meant to be conquered. With our Monday tips, you’ll no longer fear the first day of the work week. So get ready to say goodbye to those Monday blues with these tips:
#1 Look At Your Dog
"I look at the way my dog looks at me while I’m drinking my coffee in my kitchen before I go to work, that makes me smile. That gets me through the day."
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#2 Appreciate Mondays
"Kind of dark, but I remind myself that someday down the road I would give anything to come back to this very moment."
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#3 What Will We Do On Monday Pinky?
"Same thing that gets me through every day, Pinky: trying to take over the world!"
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#4 Have A Special Breakfast
"I have a special Monday breakfast.
It changes over the year, so I don't get too bored.
I recently bought an inexpensive milk frother and now I have a cappuccino with fancy protein blueberry waffles that I just make in the toaster from frozen. I feel like I am having a fancy brunch and it's relatively healthy."
cryinfrog replied:
"Same! I pick up an extra scone at the Sunday morning farmers market for “Monday me.” Makes the entire day a little better."
"Same! I pick up an extra scone at the Sunday morning farmers market for “Monday me.” Makes the entire day a little better."
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#5 Have Your Own Monday Mantra
"If I'm feeling really low and/or anxious, say my mantra a couple of times: 'Everything's gonna be okay. One day at a time, one step at a time.'"
yashqasw replied:
"In the Creed movies they say 'One step at a time, one punch at a time, one round at a time."
"In the Creed movies they say 'One step at a time, one punch at a time, one round at a time."
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#6 Be Strong
"You’ve endured life-threatening situations that you had no choice but to face. Whatever is going on at work is just a blip on the radar."
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#7 Count The Days In Positive Way
"Only 5 more days."
An_aussie_in_ct replied:
"4 more wake-ups to the weekend."
"4 more wake-ups to the weekend."
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#8 Make Your Own Schedule
"As a therapist, I intentionally don't schedule anything until the afternoon on Monday. I can relax a bit, get some paperwork done, and ease into the week."
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#9 Make The Bed
"Simple task. And before I get to work, I have accomplished something."
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#10 Use Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
"I actually took some of the tips to heart. It seems kinda silly but it actually helped.
I wear my favorite, most comfortable (but still office-appropriate) clothes, I try to have most of my stuff ready in advance, I get one of my favorite lunches, etc. A bunch of little things that add up."
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#11 Take A Walk
"I used to hate Mondays, but my dad started taking walks with me every Monday afternoon, buying sodas and enjoying our neighborhood park."
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#12 Put A Fake Meeting In Your Calendar For Every Monday
"Nobody can book me in some bulls*it meeting before noon, so I can get through the 1,000 emails received since Friday."
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#13 Remind Myself I’m No Longer Homeless Struggling For Money
"I look around me at where I am now and I tell myself this is going to be a great week.
Also looking at yourself in the mirror and saying 'I’m a money magnet' has helped me a lot. Call it superstitious but it works."
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#14 Have Small Rewards In Mind
"For instance, if I get up in the morning, I get coffee. Coffee is good so that's a reward! Then two measly hours before break time. Breaks are good so that's a reward! Then only two more before lunch, and lunch is the best so... reward! Make your day into bite-sized chunks. This works for all days not just Monday."
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#15 Drink A Tall Glass Of Water
Actuaryba replied:
"I’ve started downing a glass of water before my morning coffee. It’s a game-changer. Staying fully hydrated does wonders for your energy and health."
"I’ve started downing a glass of water before my morning coffee. It’s a game-changer. Staying fully hydrated does wonders for your energy and health."
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#16 Listen Productive Music
"Hype music gotta get the energy up for the week."
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#17 Get Out Of Bed
"Mondays aren't that hard for me. They're just another workday, and hopefully, I'm better rested after the weekend than I am on many other days."
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#19 Prepare Breakfasts For All The Week
"It’s just nice to toss something in the microwave while starting the coffee and not have to invest any mental energy on anything other than prepping for the day. It doesn’t hurt that I’m eating something healthier than a lot of quick breakfast options as well."
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#20 Dress In Blue
"We have determined that all Mondays are blue Mondays. Helps to get through the first day."
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