Hello, it's Monday! The day that attracts a lot. Loads of traffic on the road, loads of emails, loads of news about the weekend, and of course loads of groans because, well, it's Monday. Here are some tips for zen and productivity improvement.
Sleep earlier
Set yourself to sleep earlier the day before and get yourself at least 7 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep and rest is essential for the first day of the week. It's slow moving but requires a lot of energy especially to pull through the week in momentum. Have a good start and you will have a equal momentum for a moderate pace along.
Get up earlier
Waking up earlier can make a whole lot of difference, even if it is just 10 to 15 minutes early. You will have more time and be more prepared. You won't feel rushed or sulky and even less prone to little problems. Your tolerance to obstacles will be better.
Your own pace
Just like a car, when you first move, it will be slow at first, and then speed will eventually pick up. Now, imagine you are just at the initial stage, revving up for the week. Don't let the emails or the long list of tasks get to you. Go on your own pace and focus. Soon, you will notice you've done most of the things from the list.
Eliminate distractions
Try to avoid distractions and get things done first. Laser-sharp focus is important and equally hard. But you will benefit from it. Make a checklist and tick items off as you complete. Do this with little breaks in between.like a 10 minutes interval so that you don't feel all weary and tired with long hours. Simply take a short walk to stretch those muscles. Be strict and don't allow more than 10 minutes of disruptions.
Be on time
On time to go home at the agreed time. This is not going overboard to do just once a week. Arrange for your favorite activity and a sport or hobby would be better. Exercise can boost your energy and mood level.
It is important to not overuse your energy level on the first day of the week. Have an energy planner for the week so that you can stay consistent.
One thing for sure is, if you start it wrong, it can cause a domino effect to the days along the week. Why spoil it but live in the moment? Take one step at a time and have a nice week ahead!
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