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Mondays Aren't That Bad

Besides, what did a Monday ever do to you?

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Mondays Aren't That Bad

Often times there is a negative connotation associated with Mondays. I get it, I really do. It is the first day back to work/school/reality since the weekend and you're dragging. I think sometimes we forget the simple beauty in a Monday though.

You're alive. You are able to breathe and get out of bed. Whether that is to get up, walk in the sunshine and spill coffee on your shirt because you're late, or to get up and get completely soaked by a Monday morning rain shower. At least you're alive. Be grateful for that.

So now that you're late to work, with a coffee stain, and a screaming boss let's look at the fact that at least you have a job to return to on a Monday. A job you probably got from a solid education. A job that probably pays for the coffee you spilled on yourself too. Far too often we look at all the negative or annoying things in life, and we don't take a step back to appreciate the simple things. A simple thing like a Monday.

So you go on through your day, probably eat Chick-fil-A for lunch (another Monday plus, the first day of the week CFA is open hallelujah), and you probably do a lot of paperwork or something that you dread. You probably blame all these annoying things with a sigh to your coworker when they ask how you are, followed by a dreadful, "It's a Monday for sure."

Well, of course, it's a Monday but is your Monday paperwork that much worse than your Tuesday paperwork? Do you go around saying "oh it's a Tuesday for sure" in a deadpan tone? Probably not. I think we should be grateful for every day no matter if it's labeled as a Monday. Everyone has their bad days, but that doesn't mean every Monday is a sad day.

Besides, Mondays mean a fresh start. A new week has begun! Go be productive, take a nap, buy some flowers, or do whatever you want to do! Start the week off on a happy note! The more of a positive mindset you have to start your week, the better your week is probably going to go.

I started making lists on my Mondays for the entire week. It helps me feel organized, less stressed, and accomplished, making a Monday feel good. When you take a step back and enjoy the simple things in life, like a Monday, you'll start to think "well maybe this isn't so bad after all". So give Mondays a chance, besides what did they ever do to you?

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