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productivity Feb 25, 2013

5 Ways to Take the Sting Out of Monday

Coming back to work after a fun, restful weekend is never easy, but it doesn't have to be quite so hard.

by Whitney Bania

Coming back to work after a fun, restful weekend is never easy, but it doesn't have to be quite so hard. Check out these five ways to turn your least favorite day of the week into one worth looking forward to.

Set manageable goals: Rather than staring at your massive to-do list and feeling overwhelmed, set lots of little goals for yourself throughout the day. It’ll make it easier to stay focused and on track, and you can give yourself kudos each time you reach a goal.
Reward yourself: Each time you do reach one of your set goals for the day, give yourself a reward! It can be as small as a walk to the kitchen to raid the candy dish, or as big as a 30-minute break to enjoy some fro yo in the sun. Providing your own incentives throughout the day can be a strong defense against a case of the Mondays.

Three more tips for a better Monday after the jump!

productivity Jul 16, 2012

5 Little Tips to Help Kick-Start Your Work Week

A case of the Mondays is unavoidable.

by POPSUGAR Smart Living

A case of the Mondays is unavoidable. We can't hit rewind and relive the relaxation of our weekends — but we can eliminate some of the stress with a few tricks to put into practice over the weekend and first thing Monday morning. Just take a look at how you can make the most of your Monday back at the office and kick off your week on the right foot.

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productivity Jun 20, 2011

6 Simple Tips to Boost Creativity and Kick-Start Your Career (and Your Week!)

Though I've never loved the expression, there is some truth to it — there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat.

by POPSUGAR Smart Living

Though I've never loved the expression, there is some truth to it — there is, in fact, more than one way to skin a cat. It may seem irrelevant in an office job where it seems there's a procedure or a rule book for every task, but thinking outside the box may just be your ticket to getting noticed and working your way up — even in this economy.

Just take a cue from Pat Lencioni, a consultant who crafted a novel approach to writing a business guide — literally — by authoring an unconventional business book, that uses characters and a plot line to get the point across. His creativity paid off with over 2.5 million copies sold. But even if you're not the creative type and if writing your own book seems a little out of your league, try these simple tips to change up your routine and get the creative juices flowing. Just read on and see how.

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stress management Feb 13, 2011

Savvy Tip: Get Up a Little Earlier on Monday to Fight the Blues

If you're the type that clings onto your pillow for dear life when Monday rolls around, try getting up a little earlier tomorrow to beat the Monday blues.

by Emily Co

If you're the type that clings onto your pillow for dear life when Monday rolls around, try getting up a little earlier tomorrow to beat the Monday blues. If you have more time in the morning, you will feel relaxed when you're getting ready for work.

Make your cup of coffee, enjoy the beginnings of the morning, and take your time getting to work without feeling a sense of urgency. Get a fresh start to a work day, and you might just feel a big difference!

Poll Nov 21, 2010

Do You Look Forward to Mondays?

Everyone goes on about Monday blues, but is that the general consensus?

by POPSUGAR Smart Living

Everyone goes on about Monday blues, but is that the general consensus? I'm sure there are a few of you who do look forward to to working and getting back to the daily grind. After all, 54 percent of you said you were workaholics. Or maybe, workaholics still get the blues on Monday. So tell, are Mondays the bane of your existence or do you look forward to them?

Humor Apr 13, 2009

What I'd Like to Say to Monday

But I'm not a badass like this dude.

by GiggleSugar

But I'm not a badass like this dude.

Fitness Apr 14, 2008

Fit Tip: Go Easy on Monday

If your weekends do not consist of a normal exercise routine, the gym may seem very daunting on Mondays.

by POPSUGAR Fitness

If your weekends do not consist of a normal exercise routine, the gym may seem very daunting on Mondays. For various reasons I failed to exercise last weekend, but I was determined to get back on track on Monday.

The problem was that the idea of spending a full hour at the gym seemed like a horrible idea after taking three days off. So instead of pushing myself to do it, I just had a light cardio day. Nothing crazy, pretty easy, but still got me moving. Come Tuesday, I was back in the swing of things. Had I have pushed myself too hard on Monday then I may not have even made it to the gym on Tuesday and my whole routine would have been screwed up. So if you find that you're not exercising on the weekends and having a hard time getting back into it on Mondays, make yourself do something, just go easy. It will make the transition from the weekend into your full blown workout schedule a lot easier.

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tired Dec 04, 2006

Got a Bad Case of the Mondays?

You've worked hard all week, so when Friday comes around, you go out with your gals and celebrate.

by POPSUGAR Fitness

You've worked hard all week, so when Friday comes around, you go out with your gals and celebrate. That's awesome. You stayed out late, so you sleep in on Saturday morning. The same thing happens the next day.

When Monday hits, it hits you hard. Why is it so impossible to wake up? Mondays suck, right?

Sorry for the wake-up call, but sleeping in throws off your body's circadian rhythms. That's why you feel sleepy and have a hard time getting up after a weekend of sleeping in.

Fit's Tip: Here's an idea that just might make Mondays a little easier to swallow. Don't sleep in on the weekends. Get up the same time you do during the week - set your alarm if you need to.