If the weekend just started and you are already dreading the start of the workweek, you might be suffering from a serious case of Monday blues, although some of you are working from home (WFH) or perhaps working directly at office/workplace. Your overall attitude towards Mondays can influence the rest of your week and may also have a negative impact on your productivity, in which you should avoid big time.
There’s research from one of a reputable university from the US showing that people are unhappiest on Monday and Tuesday (and these data were gathered based on a study to what people are tweeting). Interestingly, a study conducted by the London School of Economics stated that Tuesday is the day that makes you feel the most miserable during the entire week. The plausible reason for this is that on Monday the lingering taste and euphoria of the past weekend have not quite “worn off” and therefore, people tend to be gloomier on Tuesday as the upcoming weekend is still three days away.
Doing something fun and engaging over the weekend is one of the best ways of beating the blues. Focusing on your hobby will also be one of them. Though we know that the current pandemic may tamper us on having good quality and fun weekend, but I’m sure there are plenty of ways that you can still spend it safely and yet enjoyable.
If you love listening to music, then turn it up loud for once! Shake off the blues away by listening to your favorite music. Not only it will increase your productivity, but it can also improve your overall happiness. The positive feeling that you absorbed and basked from the weekend can transcend to your Monday and spill over the rest of the week.
The reason you might be suffering from terrible down days once Monday hits could also be the wild lifestyle you have over the weekends. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lower the level of serotonin – “happy hormones” in your brain, thus resulting in that cranky and sluggish mood.
Excessive smoking can also increase anxiety and tension since numerous health studies stated that nicotine actually worsens anxiety symptoms rather than providing a relaxation state since it is an addictive agent.
Therefore, it is a good idea to cut back or even stop altogether, and to check if your mood improves. Thus, you will be more productive at work.
Lack of quality of sleep is also another major contribution that will drain your positive energy, hence you will feel sluggish at work. In a way, you got to find your own balance to create a healthy state of mind and physicality by living a healthier life.
By taking the time to go over your schedule and planning out the tasks that await you for Monday, you will feel more in control and less anxious about the start of the week.
What makes Mondays extra stressful for many are the tasks that have been piled from the previous week. Make sure to try to get most of the dreadful tasks done before the weekend. It will certainly make Mondays less stressful and more tolerable.
It may be tempting to breathe in every last second of your weekend freedom, but taking a few minutes to get organized and mentally prepare for the week can help you beat the Monday blues
