You’re scrolling through your Instagram feed, T.V. on in the background, trying desperately to distract yourself from the fact that tomorrow is Monday. The beginning of your work week. Five whole days before you get to truly relax again.
Well, I’m here to help you with that. I’ve put together a short but sweet post with a few tips that’ll help you get through this (and every) work week with more energy, positivity, and calmness. The funny thing about these tips? You actually have to apply them in order for them to work 😉 Give them a go and let me know how your mentality shifts this week. I love hearing from you!
- Spruce up your office space. Buy fresh flowers. Bring in a few new pictures from home. Diffuse some essential oils. If you walk into a happy space, your mood will be that much happier. Environmental Psychology. Simple as that.
- Reflect on this-how is your current job serving you in a positive way? If you’re unhappy at your job, or just ‘meh’ about it, chances are you’ve been singing a negative tune about it over and over. Guess what? That’s making you miserable. So just stop it. It doesn’t matter if it’s true, or not- it’s not helpful, sister! Question– Are you getting paid to be there? OK, I’m being a bit smart here. But really- if this job is allowing you to pay for your rent/mortgage, put some food on the table, and put clothes on your body, then you’ve got something to be super grateful for. If this isn’t your ‘forever’ job, is it allowing you to put aside a bit of moola so you can have some extra cash to start your own business? If you think really hard, I’m sure you can come up with some positive ways that your current job is serving you well. Focus on that.
- Use your lunch time wisely. Actually step away from your desk. I know, I know- there’s so much work to get done. But bare with me, grab your coat and get outside. Just for 10 minutes. Your body and mind will thank you for it.
- Plan something fun for your evenings. How can you recuperate from the work day? Venting for long periods of time actually does little good for your stress levels. Your time is much better spent doing something that is good for your mind, body, and soul. Schedule it in to your calendar once or twice this week.
- S-L-O-W your mornings down. This is a tip I share again and again, because honestly, the way we begin our mornings truly sets the tone for the rest of the day. Whether you choose to begin your day with a meditation, or simply enjoy a mindful breakfast and killer cup of coffee, it’ll make a drastic difference in your day. Cheers!