And four Sunday tips to make Mondays better!

Ok. I want to make a case for Monday. Monday might seem like the evil day of the week ripping you away from the weekend, but if we think really hard, I think Monday is the best day of the week. . 

Bare with me, I have 3 pretty good reasons why, you, too, should make Monday your favorite day of the week: 

1. Monday helps you resetget back to your routine 

No matter what, I always need a reset from the weekend. A lot of times, my weekends include relaxing, going out with friends, and spending time with my boyfriend and my family. Usually, my routine gets all out of whack. I stay up late, sleep in, eat junk food and don’t get my normal workouts in. 

So when Monday rolls around, I’m ready to get back to a normal routine. Also, if I want to implement a new habit, Monday is always the perfect day to start. Even though a new year or a Monday doesn’t actually change anything, having regular times to reset and evaluate your day-to-day is helpful.

And Monday is never a drastic, life-changing reset. I’m just more intentional about getting my to-do list written, hitting the gym and staying on top of my stuff. 

I don’t view Monday as a day to get back to the grind, and I’ve really shifted my mindset over the past few years, trying to really embrace the start of the week. 

I don’t dread it; I look forward to it. It’s a good day. 

2. Monday means I get stuff done. 

On a Monday, I almost always get a workout in. I love, love to workout and for some reason, it always hits different. 

Because I usually have a break day(s) over the weekend, when I work out on Monday, it doesn’t seem like an obligation or part of my to-do list. It’s something I get to do. 

This week, I got a three-mile run-in on Monday. It felt GOOD to move my legs after a weekend of rest, and Monday is the only day I have fresh legs and a fresh mind. 

Because I’m more ready for the week, I simply get more done on Mondays. It’s like a natural productivity boost. I have the week laid out and on Mondays, I have the most control over what I’m doing. 

3. Monday is the only day I’m 110% rested on. 

I’m not only rested physically; my brain has gotten a break from work. I’m ready to wake up to my alarm, which tends to not be as easy on a Thursday morning. I work from home on Monday, which I enjoy because I have the willpower to do my work. After resting during the weekend, I feel motivated to work from home and usually get the most done at the start of the week.   

Later in the week, I start to wear down a bit, so I like to use the power of a rested mind to knock out the most important things. And because I’m pretty good about having fun and getting rest on Saturday and Sunday, my Monday doesn’t feel like a chore. 

So how can you make Monday’s the best day? 

Four things to do on Sunday to make Monday the best day

1. Spend time at church over the weekend

I like to go to church on Sunday to focus my week. Spending time with friends, family, and God helps me center on what’s important.

2. Deep Clean 

It’s nice to start the week out with a clean room, a clean kitchen and all your laundry done. I also like to have a stocked fridge and idea of what and when I’ll cook for the week. 

3. Look at your week as a whole 

Planning is the first step in any process, so I like to get my week planned out on a Sunday night. Knowing what the week holds, helps me evaluate what needs to be done on Monday and what can wait. 

I like getting a pretty good grasp on what appointments I have, meetings, assignments, and my work. It helps lower any Sunday stress.

4. Do one or two weekday tasks to get ahead 

Do a couple of easy tasks like a short assignment or knock out the built-up emails in your inbox so you can start Monday on top, not behind.

It might be nice to get into the groove a little early and tackle Monday ahead, not behind.