Are you always afraid of Mondays?
Almost everybody does, here are TEN tips on how you can make today (Monday) your
best day ever.
1. Be present.
Instead of having your mind
elsewhere, bring yourself back to now, in this moment, focused on where you are
and what you’re doing and who you’re with. We cannot change things that have
already happened, and obsessing over them does nothing to help us now. We
cannot predict the future, so worrying about it does nothing to help you
either. Instead, focus on now … if something is worrying you, take action … but
even better, just be in the moment, and live as if now is all there is. Because
it is.
2. Do less.
Have a full schedule today? Cut it
in half. You don’t need to do everything on that list. I took a few items on my
list and moved them to next week. Do less (but focus on the important — not
urgent — stuff) and you’ll be less stressed out. If you cut your list down and
do only half the things you want to do for today, you’ll have a much better
day. You’ll thank me.
3. Get one important thing done.
As I said in the previous point, do
less but do more important things. When I say important, I mean things that
will have a huge impact on your life (personally or career wise) over the long
run. Not things that need to be done today or else. Here’s why: If you get
something important done, something that will help you in the long run (even if
it’s only a step towards a major accomplishment, it’s important), you will feel
great! You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. That makes any day a great day.
4. Plan your perfect life.
What would your life be like if you
had no restrictions? I’m not talking about living in a McMansion or flying
around in jet planes, but what would make you happy. A good step: pick the 4-5
most important things in your life, and build your perfect life around those
things, eliminating most of the rest if possible. Plan that perfect life, and
then plan the first few steps you need to take to get there. Now schedule those
first steps over the next week, including one today. It feels amazing to start
taking action on making your life the way you want it to be.
5. Declutter.
Even if it’s just a little space —
say a drawer or a shelf — decluttering an area of your life can have a
wonderful effect on your mood and happiness level. I know it gives my day a
boost. When things start to get cluttered (and let’s face it, even the best
declutterers among us face clutter creep), I take a few minutes to clear it
out. Clearing your desk (at least the surface of it) can be a great way to
start.
6. Go for a walk.
I was going to write “exercise” but
I’m afraid that many readers will just skip over this one. So instead, just go
for a walk. That movement, and the fresh outdoor air, will have a great effect
on your day. And even better: take a few minutes to enjoy the nature around you
as you go for your walk. Clear your head. Calm yourself during a busy time of
your day. Think to yourself: “How lucky I am to be alive! How wonderful a world
I’m in! What opportunities and possibilities lie before me!”
7. Focus on 3 projects.
I wrote about this recently, but
you’ll probably hear me repeat it a few times just because of the terrific
effect it can have on your productivity and your life: choose only your three
most important projects, and focus on them exclusively. Focus on getting them
to completion, to the exclusion of all other projects. Do that today. You’ll be
amazed at how much you’ll accomplish. I only started doing it recently, but I’m
getting so much done that I feel like I was sitting on my hands before this. It
feels wonder-tastic!
8. Listen to great music.
When I was in the car, after I
dropped the kids, an oldie came on the radio: Tommy James and the Shondells
singing Hanky Panky. “I saw her walking on down the line (yeah) … you know I
saw her for the very first time …” Well, I love songs like that (call me old if
you like) and I started dancing in my seat. You might be turned on by hipper songs
(or is “hipper” not a trendy word anymore?) but whatever music gets you going,
jam it on your iPod or car radio. Or while you work. It’s a great time! “Hey,
pretty baby, can I take you home!”
9. Watch a sunrise or sunset.
Trite? Yes, definitely. But does it
work? Yes, definitely. I took the time to enjoy the sunset on my way home
today. Mmmmm. It was lovely. It just fills me with warmth. Sunrises are even
more beautifuller!
10. Spend time with a loved one.
Another obvious one, perhaps, but
there’s nothing better, really. When I spent even just a few minutes with my
two babies this morning, it filled me with a joy unequaled anywhere else in
life. Then I spent some time with my wife, after work, and let me just say
that’s about as good as it gets too. Even if you don’t have a spouse or kids,
there’s someone in your life that you value … make time out of your day today
to spend time with them … and not just to watch TV, but to actually be with
them, talk with them, bond with them. It works
Hope you enjoyed
the Tips…..
Are
you always afraid of Mondays? Below are tips on how you can make today
your best day ever. - See more at:
http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/11/23/10-ways-get-best-monday/#sthash.EPGfpV0o.dpuf
Are
you always afraid of Mondays? Below are tips on how you can make today
your best day ever. - See more at:
http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/11/23/10-ways-get-best-monday/#sthash.EPGfpV0o.dpuf
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