Monday is quite possibly the hardest and most strenuous day of the week. The relaxation of the weekend has come to an end and a new work week has begun.

However, Mondays don't always have to be awful.

Sometimes they're spent paying the consequences for poor choices the night before. If you fear that Monday alarm like the plague, try these 5 tips to make cure your case of the Mondays.

1. Go to bed earlier.

Duh. I know this is easier said than done, especially after staying up late Saturday night binging whatever new show you're into. Add that to procrastinating getting stuff done all day Sunday and sometimes exhaustion contributes to that Negative Monday Mood.

2. Stop procrastinating.

This one is definitely easier said than done, especially for me. When it's Friday and you have 2 full days to get stuff done, you don't worry about anything. But when Sunday night comes and you haven't touched anything you promised yourself you would, Mondays start looking a whole lot more detrimental.

3. Change your perspective.

I've always seen Mondays as the start of a new work week and the end of the weekend. Instead of this, as a Student Teacher, I see Mondays as a chance to change students' lives and learn more about them. Similar to this, Mondays are opportunity to cure someone else's case of the Mondays or even just make someone smile.

4. Start by paying it forward.

Making someone smile is a sure fire way to start your Monday off on a good foot. Bring your coworker some coffee or pay for the person behind you in line at lunch.

5. Wear something that makes you happy.

Id you went shopping over the weekend, wear something you got that makes you feel good about yourself. Whether it's comfy or makes you feel confident, Mondays are easier when you feel your best.

Mondays don't have to suck. Use them as an excuse to start your work week off on a great note.