Snapping out, and getting over: the Monday Blues

Its MONDAY! 

Or Tuesday in Asia. 

And I know what you must be feeling, the dreaded, despised and taunting, Monday blues.

Now Monday blues is a scenario where you feel low, or depressed or just not your usual chirpy self on Sunday nights to Monday morning. The mood however, instantly vanishes when Monday is over, as you inch one day closer to the next weekend. 

You’d be surprised how many of us face the dreaded blues without even realizing it. Unable to get your work done, procrastination and just unwanted negative energy, all translates to the underlining reason: I don’t want to go back to work.

To fix yourself up, here are some of the things I have tried (and tested!) to help you get over them blues once and for all! 

Its all in the mind 

Ever thought that maybe the feeling of being upset on Mondays is all in your mind? Think about it, if you just tell yourself that oh, its just Monday, and I have so and so things to do today, so what? Its not going to affect me, I don’t really care. Its just another day. Try repeating it to yourself just before you are about to go to sleep on Sunday night: Monday? Bah, doesn't bother me!

Have that Monday night plan 

Maybe you don't like Mondays because you have nothing but endless work and more work to look to. Why not have something to look forward to like a plan or activity after work? What I tried to do was to save all my TV show watching for Monday nights. So it became synonymous with, Monday? Means I get to watch my favorite TV show. (Currently its My Love From Another Star.) Why don't you plan that friends night out? Or join health or hobby classes? Go watch that favorite movie that just came out! Make those plans happen!

Reason behind blue 

Too much work? Annoying co-worker? The boss you don't want to face or just the after effects of a brilliant weekend you never wanted to end? What's your reason behind the blue? Once you know what is bothering you, you can work better towards solving it. Its easier to do that it sounds. Your mind has a way of picking on a reason to feel blue but subconsciously doesn't display the reason why. Find out what is bothering you and see what you can do about it!  

Change of job?

Maybe the reason you don't like Mondays is because of the most integral part of you feeling off: your job. 

You don't want to get back to work is because you don't like your job in the first place! Its boring, lifeless, its not fulfilling and definitely not rewarding enough, They maybe its time to think of that switch. Its a big step, but you can go on hating Mondays forever right? If you can do something about your job, then a change would be greatly welcomed. 

Monday game plan

Now for the fear of sounding like every other self help article on the web, changing your job is easier said that one. I mean, practicality needs to account for something, right? But if your job switch isn't a ready option then here are some other things you can do:

• Plan out your day. Organize work to such an extend where you won't have to hustle through.
• Prepare an early start. If you get to work a little before time, you can get started on your work earlier and have more time to neatly work your way through the day.
• Grab a happy pick me up, listen to your favorite song, switch that coffee for a hot chocolate, try to start your morning routine by doing something different than before. It will give your day a new and refreshed outlook and make you, feel less blue!

There are some little changes you can adapt to fix your morning blues. Try stumbling on a few funny, inspirational sites to help you along the week. Mondays are just a part of your weekly processes and it shouldn't set the mood for the entire week. Pick yourself up, do it soon and be sure to rid of Monday blues forevaaa!

Sipping on Green Tea on my Monday, how about you?

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