Just another Manic Monday
I bet you’re wishing it was a Sunday. Alarming symptoms have begun to surface: cold sweats, heart palpitations, deep, erotic fantasies about staying in bed; because no one can make you feel as desired as sweet Egyptian cotton. Thread count value = bed marriage eligibility.
You drag yourself to the bus stop, there’s wildlife nesting in your hair, and smudged ink on your wrist. Is that the Scary Canary logo?
Who knows, who cares? After last night’s drunken commando dive into a pot plant, Mum clearly does. Mistaking it for the dog door and reenacting some Lord of The Rings battle made for a proud day in motherhood.
The diagnosis? A severe case of Monday Blues. Only cure: a strong game plan and a slap on the wrist.
Mondays don’t suck, and neither does your life. You’ve spent all weekend popping bottles on the ice, in your G6, and completely forgotten about the 50-page reading for Torts, your advertising pitch presentation, and to feed the dog.
Hold the phone! It’s Mum’s birthday as well?
Time to call in back up.
Alright, here’s the plan:
Transform your Monday to Funday:
Hop onto Spotify’s rocking playlist: ‘Walking like a Badass’ and behave accordingly. Fake it until you make it; all the way through your advertising pitch, and onto the express lane in Torts.
Liquid Gold:
Everyone knows that without espresso, you are beyond depresso. Surrender yourself to the miracle workers and chuck in some Vegemite toast to refuel your train-wreck stomach. If all else fails, Berocca’s got your back.
Make use of all available resources:
You have a phone and I’m almost certain you have hands. Scan your calendar for the rest of the week and make a quick to-do list of tasks to complete (factoring in adequate sleep time).
The future game plan:
Try to wangle your timetable to give yourself a four-day weekend ensuring sufficient recovery time and high concentration levels. If not, create a timetable that allows you to complete most of your work before the weekend. Create a ‘Tasking Spreadsheet’ in Google Docs – list all current and upcoming assignments, due dates and duration to complete. It allows you to manage your workload efficiently and through a big picture lens.
Hydration and Sleep:
Without these two vital tools, the forecast suggests a high chance of throbbing head and low productivity. From a self-appointed professional in the sleeping arena, nine hours a night is essential to both mental and physical wellbeing. Assignment all-nighters and early starts don’t bode well with your body clock when it decides 3am is prime thinking time.
Reap the benefits of staying hydrated and buy yourself an adorable bottle to take everywhere with you. Increasing your energy, relieving fatigue, and boosting your immune system can all be done without sacrificing style. Two to three litres of water a day will do miracles.
It’s not hard to avoid the Monday Blues with the right toolbox. As for Mum’s birthday present – I’d recommend a new pot plant.