Did your grandparents ever tell you that when they were your age, “they walked to school uphill both ways”? No? Just mine? Okay, well you get the gist. Basically, that’s what Monday’s used to feel like for me. It was a never-ending uphill climb just to get through the day. No amount of coffee could do the trick, and I would find myself struggling to focus and get things done. You know the feeling, don’t you? I bet you do. I can sense the head-nodding and endless yes’s all the way over here 😉

Well, I’m here to tell you that a case of the Monday’s can be overcome. No, really, I promise! I’ve found a few foolproof ways to ensure you start your week off right and no longer dread Monday mornings. I’ve been putting these to practice for a few months now, and I genuinely look forward to my Monday’s and am excited to start my week off on the right foot. I want the same thing for you, friend, so without further ado…

5 Quick Tips to Beat the Monday Blues

1. Set your intentions the night before.

   • It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? But here’s the thing, I never actually did it until recently: actually thinking through or, better yet, writing down the things you want to accomplish first thing Monday morning will be a total game changer for you. I write my top 3 priorities down on a piece of paper and keep them by my alarm so I see them first thing when I wake up.

2. Ask yourself a question.

   • Okay, if you’re anything like the ‘old’ me, you snooze your alarm and head back to bed for a few more zzz’s. A surefire way to overcome that instinct? Wake up your brain and shake off the sleep! I’ve gotten into the habit of having my hubby ask me a question about one of my intentions for the day, or about a project I’m working on, to get my brain moving full speed ahead first thing in the morning!

3. Make a delicious smoothie bowl.

   • Seriously, you can’t have a bad day if you start it off with this smoothie bowl. It’s pretty and delicious!

4. Complete your Miracle Morning.

   • If you haven’t read the book The Miracle Morning, do yourself a favor and go buy it now. Combining things like meditation, visualizations, affirmations, reading, and journaling, it sets the tone for your entire day and helps get you into the right mindset for a productive and fulfilling week.

5. Start with your passion project.

   • I found myself dreading Monday morning monotony. Trying to catch up from the weekend by answering emails first thing in the morning was a total buzz killer. So, I flipped the switch and decided to start my Monday’s with whatever project I was most excited about that week! All those emails in your inbox? They can wait a few more hours, I promise. Build in some buffer time later in your day to answer those questions instead of saving your passion project for that time, like we tend to do!

Anyone else a Monday lover?! Got some great tips to share? I’m always looking for more ways to improve my Monday workflow and would love to hear about them. Share ’em below!

Not a Monday person? I’d love for you to give these strategies a shot and see if they work for you. Or, set up a mentoring session and let’s brainstorm some other ways to get your productivity levels kicked up a notch!

with love & grace,

m.