Seven Things To Do To Start Your Monday (Week) Right

 July 24, Monday
9 a.m., 12 p.m., PH time

Another Monday in my life..

I would like to believe that I am off to a great start after managing to cook three sunny-side up eggs without breaking the yolks. The weather is a bit gloomy, likely because of Typhoon Egay but it did not hinder me from enjoying my breakfast of garlic fried rice, hotdogs,and eggs. It is known as hotsilog but I prefer to call it an Americanized Filipino breakfast.

 

Anyway, while enjoying my first meal of the day, I started wondering about the things one can do to make Monday as awesome and fantastic as ever. In my opinion, here are a few things-

 

1.   Say a little prayer.  We all need some divine wisdom and guidance so it is always a great idea to give thanks and ask for providence from above.
   
   
2. Start with a great breakfast. Yeah, intermittent fasting is gaining popularity but you have to admit that you need energy to make it through another grueling week. So go on and enjoy a hearty meal (maybe save your fasting for another day). I believe it is essential to have a great Monday morning.
   
   
3. Make your weekend sacred. I am in such a good mood today and it is largely because I had a relaxing weekend. So make a conscious effort to avoid any type of stress on your rest days. Devote your Saturday and especially Sunday to relaxation  - this will surely increases the chance for a happy Monday.
   
   
4. Listen to a great song.  A lively tune with great lyrics may be all you need to be in a good mood. You may tune in to your favorite radio station. You can do this while engaging in some form of exercise.
   
   
5. Stimulate your mind. How about devoting a few minutes to playing a game such as an online Scrabble or Chess to wake your mind up. Or read an interesting article. Those brain exercises may lead to some awesome ideas.
   
   
6. Spread love and kindness. As they say, you get what you give so if you want love, send some too. It can be as easy as sending a warm greeting to your loved one via text or call. You can also post some inspirational message or quote to your social media feed.
   
   
7. Finish at least one chore. Pick one easy task from your to-do list for the week and do it. This simple activity can empower and encourage you to do the next tasks.