GotTheMondayBlues? How To Beat the Weekly Slump

It’s Monday morning. Your alarm goes off and you hit snooze, already dreading the long work week ahead. You drag yourself out of bed, feeling exhausted and unmotivated. Sound familiar?

If you struggle with the #mondaymood like so many do, know that you’re not alone. Mondays can be tough for a variety of reasons:

• Our bodies are thrown off by the transition from weekend to weekday rhythms. It’s an adjustment going from sleeping in to an early alarm.
• We experience stress and anxiety thinking about the hectic work week after a short weekend break.
• With remote work, the lines between work and personal life can get blurred, making it hard to relax.
• Many of us don’t get proper rest on the weekends, instead catching up on chores or socializing.
• Staying up late binging shows and gaming makes getting up on Monday tougher.
• Our energy levels naturally dip at certain times like early mornings.
• Some may feel dissatisfied with their work itself, lacking motivation.

While the Monday morning slump is common, there are ways to combat it:

• Maintain consistent sleep schedules on weekends
• Unplug and set work-life boundaries
• Plan relaxing activities into your weekends
• Develop Sunday night routines to transition slowly

With some focus on rest, recovery and intentional habits, you can start your weeks feeling refreshed and inspired. No more #mondayblues!