6 Ways to Get Rid of the Monday Blues

It's Monday morning. The alarm goes off and all you want to do is hide under the covers. You have absolutely no motivation to get up and then you realize you have to go work. With a groan you force yourself out of bed and begin your work week off on the wrong foot. To quote the ever hilarious Office Space, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays."

The Mondays affect a lot of people. Just this morning my Twitter feed was full of people saying how much they hate Mondays. The good news is that Mondays don't always have to be so awful. With a few simple tips you can make your case of the Mondays drastically less severe.

1. Go to bed early on Sundays. If you want to efficiently battle your Monday morning blues you have to start the night before. On Sunday night go to bed an hour or two earlier instead of waking up later the next morning. This way your body receives the amount of sleep it needs without having to rush in the morning.

2. Use your alarm clock. When the alarm sounds and interrupts your sleep your first impulse is reach over and hit snooze. Half an hour later you realize you are late and begin your Monday by panicking. Avoiding this is simple: get up when the alarm sounds the first time. This is of course easier said than done so you may need to come up with some tricks to get you out of bed. I personally set my alarm on the other side of the room so I am forced to get out of bed to turn it off.

3. Look good and you will feel good. It is a known fact that when people think they look good they consequently feel good. Practice good grooming by showering and styling on Monday morning. Did you buy a new outfit over the weekend? Wear it. Ladies, don't sacrifice a little make up because you are in a hurry. Gentlemen, a clean shave is always nice.

4. Listen to Music. Common sense tells us that listening to music makes people happy. When you are getting ready in the morning play some of your favorite feel good music to shake off the blues. And don't be afraid to sing in the shower either.

5. Eat Breakfast. Since people are always in such a hurry on Monday morning they sacrifice eating breakfast. Consequently, by midmorning depression is accompanied by hunger. Take some time in the morning to prepare a hearty and filling breakfast. This include something simple like toast or a full blown omelette. By eating breakfast you satisfy your hunger and gain the energy you need to fight the Monday blues.

6. Stay organized. A messy workplace can seriously affect your mood and impede on your productivity. To avoid the daunting task of cleaning your desk on Monday morning fix it up before you leave on Friday. Better yet, try to keep it neat and tidy everyday so you don't have to waste time cleaning.

While all of these tips are great, the most important one is to stay optimistic.You will try these tips and probably fail many times before you come up with a schedule you can work with. Don't let it get you down though, because you now hold they key to making Mondays less dreadful.

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