{"id":12391,"date":"2019-06-14T11:47:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T11:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work.life\/?p=12391"},"modified":"2025-02-12T17:02:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:02:56","slug":"10-tips-for-less-manic-mondays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work.life\/blog\/10-tips-for-less-manic-mondays\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ideas For A Less Manic Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does the thought of Mondays fill you with dread? If so you need these top 10 tips for making the first day of the week more zen and productive.<\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare your diary on a Sunday<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Spend 10 minutes (feet up in front of Countryfile optional) reviewing what you have planned for the week ahead, and preventing any nasty surprises like meetings you haven\u2019t prepped for. If Monday\u2019s looking too packed maybe you need to reallocate tasks over the week in a more manageable way. Why not be extra-organised by doing all this on Friday before you stop for the weekend?<\/p>\n

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    1. You\u2019re not that popular<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If it\u2019s imperative you need to complete a chunk of work undisturbed come Monday morning then pre-set your out of office for a few hours. Emails will dominate your day if you let them. So don’t let them.<\/p>\n

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      1. Take time out \u2013 before you start work<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Avoiding a lie-in is difficult, but rising 30 minutes earlier could mean clear headspace time and a better workday. Why not start the day with 30 minutes of meditation or by reading a few chapters from a book about something completely unrelated to your day job? Scrolling through Twitter doesn\u2019t count.<\/p>\n

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        1. Get into work earlier<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Getting set up and comfortable when the office is at its quietest means a more peaceful beginning to your week. With no unnecessary interruptions you\u2019ll power through the first hour.<\/p>\n

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          1. Prepare lunch in advance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Some simple meal planning means you could make enough on Sunday for a quick-packed lunch for Monday (and beyond). How about a nutritious chilli con carne, roast vegetable salad or tagine stew with brown rice \u2013 the kind of meals you can make a bit more of at the weekend to give you less hunger hassle in the week. This means less time queuing for grub on your lunch break, and probably a better bank balance too.<\/p>\n

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            1. Take a break<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Be kind to yourself. Working flat out on a Monday isn\u2019t necessarily productive. Take a 15-minute walk at lunchtime and make sure you take regular screen breaks. You\u2019ll return refreshed and ready to complete the day\u2019s tasks.<\/p>\n

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              1. Cut the distractions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                We\u2019re often our own worst enemies when it comes to getting work done. If we\u2019re surfing social media or watching that really important YouTube clip about how to avoid online distractions, it means the work backlog starts mounting up \u2013 and it\u2019s only Monday! Consider checking emails a maximum of just three times a day, turning off notifications and logging out of your favourite social media channels until you tackle that day\u2019s priorities.<\/p>\n

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                1. Schedule in some fun<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  You might enjoy Mondays a bit more if you had something to look forward to in the evening. Whatever it is, from joining an evening gym class to devouring a box set, having a reward waiting for you at the end of the week\u2019s dullest of days will help the time pass faster.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Is it me?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    If Mondays bring you out in hives it might be time to ask yourself if you need a career switch, or at the least review your business goals. As the adage goes, if you do what you love you\u2019ll never work another day of your life.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Remember how to play<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Have a good time at work. As a member of Work.Life you have access to free breakfasts, pizza evenings, yoga, massage, and an eclectic calendar of social events, talks and more. Balancing work with wellbeing is key to a sustainable working life, which will help you to welcome Mondays with enthusiasm and confidence.<\/p>\n

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                      For more on how Work.Life could help you love Mondays (and every other day of the week), check out our different memberships<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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