Just one more day and I'll be ready to go back to work. How many of us have said that after a long weekend? Having an extra day tacked on to our two-day weekends is a treat that I'll never take for granted, but it always seems more difficult to get motivated for the work week after having an extra day off. The first thing I always tell myself is that it's a short week, but somehow that doesn't always provide the reassurance I'm looking for — in fact, the following four-day week has a tendency to drag. We look forward to holiday weekends as a reward for so many weeks and months of work, and once it's over there's the inevitable letdown feeling that causes us to lose some motivation. Find out some of the ways I get back on track when you read more.

• Make a list: Some people keep their entire lives organized by making lists, and there's a good reason for this. There's a simple sense of accomplishment that comes with crossing an item off your list, and once you have one task completed there's some momentum to keep going. Also, putting your to-dos in writing holds you accountable for tackling everything you need accomplish. Prioritize your list according to what is most timely and important so that you have some direction, and don't feel overwhelmed with the feeling of having so much to do at once.
• Make plans: Because you don't have another long weekend to look forward to anytime soon, it's easy to feel down about having to get back to your daily routine. Mix up your week by making fun weeknight or weekend plans so that you have something to think about, other than the fact that you're not able to lounge in the sun any time you'd like.
• Try something new: Whether it be a new recipe for your Wednesday night dinner at home or taking an evening stroll in a neighborhood where you don't usually venture, trying something new can add a little spice to your week and remind you of the little pleasures at your fingertips that sometimes go unnoticed.

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