#ENEWSMONDAYMORNINGMOTIVATION- Switch on your Monday Morning beast mode.
Many times, our brains might still be in weekend mode when we wake up on Monday morning. Particularly if we’ve got a hard week ahead or if we really, really enjoyed ourselves over the weekend.
You might need extra efforts to lift your spirit and make yourself feel better about leaving your bed in the early hours of the morning.
You need to shake off the weekend feeling as fast as you can because having a successful Monday is expedient. Mondays set the stage for the day and week ahead.
Here are Monday morning habits that highly successful people develop.
They get out of bed earlier- Set that alarm for 5 A.M!
Getting up early is an important part of Monday mornings. I know this can be a bit difficult especially if you had a busy weekend. However, the last thing you want is arriving late. If you live in Lagos, Nigeria, this is a must for you considering the Monday morning traffic that has slowly become a ritual in the state. Waking up early ensures that you are not late for any of your scheduled events. Plus, you have plenty of time to take care of personal chores prior to jumping into your work load. To be successful, it becomes imperative to sleep early on Sunday nights so as to get up early on Monday.
They Meditate – Start With Just 5 Minutes
Monday morning meditation or prayer are great tools to envision success. Meditation also enhances activity in the area of your brain that’s associated with positive emotions and experiences. It’s important to quiet the mind and let the positive energy in as soon as you wake up. If you start with meditating for 5 minutes and over time increase it to half an hour per session.
They exercise- No, You Don’t Need A Gym Membership
Early exercise will help you start the day with more energy, focus, and optimism. Plus, after a morning workout, you’re more likely eat healthy and say active throughout the day.
They don’t skip breakfast- Fuel your body
Breakfast is often called ‘the most important meal of the day’, and for good reason. As the name suggests, breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period. It replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness, while also providing other essential nutrients required for good health. You’ll feel better fuelled and way more alert after you’ve had a good breakfast.
They stay informed
Information is key! This can’t be overemphasized. Sometimes, many enter the weekend in a full T.G.I.F mode. They forget everything that relates to work and scrap anything that doesn’t involve leisure or fun. This way it becomes way easy to miss important mails and messages. It is, therefore, advisable to check your mail first thing on Monday morning. When you’re in the office or school, check your emails for anything that needs an urgent response. You can always snooze come back to the less important mails in the afternoon. Also, check the news for any important headlines you might have missed.
They remember that there is Tuesday.
Although, Monday is usually chaotic with unscheduled appointments, it’s important to not overwork yourself. Successful people know the importance of remembering that Monday is followed by Tuesday. Attend to pressing goals and tasks first and save the rest for the following day.
They PLAN their week.
Don’t forget that there’s a whole week ahead of you so you have to plan it well and have enough time to do everything. Set your goals for the week in your schedule and to-do list. The most successful people in the office know what they have to do from the minute they walk in, they’ve already written their to-do lists. Define what your priorities are, set your schedule, getting the ‘tough tasks’ done first, give yourself realistic deadlines, and minimise distractions.
Master these and you’ll realise Mondays are not so terrible after all… Good luck!
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