12 Ways To Start Every Week Off Feeling Productive

“Always have small rewards in mind. For instance, if I get up in the morning, I get coffee. Coffee is good so that’s a reward! Then two measly hours before break time. Breaks are good so that’s a reward! Then only two more before lunch and lunch is the best so… Reward! Make your day into bite sized chunks. This works for all days not just Monday.” — selkiesidhe

“I put a fake meeting in my calendar for every Monday so nobody can book me in some bullshit meeting before noon, so I can get through the 1,000 emails received since Friday.” — Moorsider

“I have a special Monday breakfast. It changes over the year, so I don’t get too bored. I recently bought an inexpensive milk frother and now I have a cappuccino with fancy protein blueberry waffles that I just make in the toaster from frozen. I feel like I am having a fancy brunch and it’s relatively healthy.” — zazzlekdazzle

“Make the bed. Simple task. And before I get to work, I have accomplished something.” — Jmen4Ever

“One thing that helps me get through Monday mornings is taking a few minutes to plan out my week and set priorities. It helps me feel organized and prepared for the week ahead. I also like to start the day with a cup of coffee and some upbeat music to get me in a good mood.” — Riaruiz

“Exercise. I make Monday my leg day. I hate leg day. Well, I hate any day really but especially leg day. So I get up early and get it done. Nothing else will be as bad. And I can always fall back on ‘at least legs are done’ when something inevitably goes sideways.” — DosTruth

“Having breakfasts for the week prepped by the end of the weekend. It’s just nice to toss something in the microwave while starting the coffee and not having to invest any mental energy on anything other than prepping for the day. It doesn’t hurt that I’m eating something healthier than a lot of quick breakfast options as well.” — Githard

“As a therapist I make my own schedule. I intentionally don’t schedule anything until the afternoon on Monday. I can relax a bit, get some paperwork done, and ease into the week.” — HoopOnPoop

“I used to smell a coconut-scented body lotion. My anxiety before school disappeared for a while.” — Old_Photo_7539

“Decide what the three most important things that must be done today are. Then focus only on those things. Brings a sense of accomplishment and eases an anxious overwhelmed mind.” — c831896

“I’ve been implementing Funny Fruit Mondays, I go to the store and a buy a funny fruit. Started with a papaya, then I got a guava and a yellow dragon fruit, it’s so fun.” — bulbipicg

“I drink a full glass of water and have a small coffee as soon as I wake up. I stretch my arms, legs and back every morning. Then I express gratitude before I start my bitching haha.” — UncleCustard