"UGH, and it's only Monday!"

Poor Mondays. As far as days of the week go, they're the DUFF of the friend group, the yellow starburst, the white crayon in the crayon box, the middle child of the family, and, in just about everyone's opinion, the worst day of the week. It is pretty much a known fact that no one likes Mondays.

But why? Somewhere along the way, Mondays developed the stigma of being an inevitably bad day. Sure, it's the first day after the weekend which means the mini-break is over and you have to resume school/work, but other than that, it is no different from any other weekday!

Monday has become an excuse for someone to justify their bad mood, lack of energy, or negative mindset. However, if we could all just stop complaining for five seconds, we would realize the really incredible things that can happen, regardless of what day of the week the calendar says it is.

I propose that going forward in 2018, we start to radiate positive energy on Mondays. How can we do this? Easy. The Monday Mantra hashtag. Promoted by celebrities like Sophia Bush, #MondayMantras are all about emanating good vibes to start off one's week with a positive outlook on life.

A mantra, originally used as a form of meditation, is a repeated phrase meant to inspire, motivate, and encourage. They often regard life, love, and success. You would be surprised how much one positive thought in the morning can change your entire outlook on the day and, in turn, your whole week ahead. Start the week off right by starting your Mondays off right.

So rather than waking up every Monday and clotting your minds with the stereotypical thoughts that come with that day, look up a mantra to fill your mind with instead. Find one you love, think it, visualize it, and believe it. Here are ten of my favorite mantras to get you started. Every Monday after that is up to you! Let's spread positive vibes this year.

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