How do you feel when it dawns on you that the following day is the beginning of a new working week? For most people, it can be very daunting to stare down a new week. However, whether you like it or not, Monday morning will still come. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make each new week a great one.
Just imagine starting your work week relaxed, poised and prepared for the week ahead. Well, if you follow these simple steps to making your week an enjoyable and productive one, then you will stop imaging it and make it a reality. The best part about these steps is that they can be done on a Sunday or even on a Saturday.
Planning Your Priorities and Schedule
In order to plan for the following work week, take a look at the upcoming meetings and deadlines. Think about it and write down the tasks that you need to take in order to prepare. To even make this easier, you can put those tasks in your planner or your phone’s reminder for a specific day.
This will allow you to start your work week on a positive note, as you already have a plan for what you will be doing. You will also find this to be an excellent way for you to ‘unplug from work’ over the weekend. Because once you have a plan of action for your week, your mind will be able to rest and not constantly think ‘what do I have to do this week at work?’.
Prepare your work outfit for the week
You might not even know how much time and mental energy planning your outfit for the week will be saving you. Preparing your clothes will help boost your energy for the working week because, each morning you will wake up with a strong sense of relief knowing that you wouldn’t have to decide what to wear or even realize last-minute that the dress you had in mind was sitting in your laundry basket. It will also boost your confidence because you know your clothes are fitting in the right places and no one can block your shine!
Take a break
Now that you’ve taken the time to plan out your week, give yourself full permission to switch gears and focus on now. If you want to start Monday motivated and recharged, you absolutely must incorporate relaxation into your weekends. It is so important to set aside to spend quality time with your loved ones and most importantly, time for yourself.
Not only should this relaxation process be physical but mental too! Resting your body and your mind is vital to mentally preparing for what is ahead. If you notice any worry or unsettling feelings creeping in, gently remind yourself: The week’s all taken care of. There’s nothing left for you to do than to execute the plans you’ve set.
Do a brain dump.
As you’re winding down for the night, it’s normal to experience some busy thoughts about the week ahead. Take a few minutes to jot it all down in a journal or notes app on your phone. Then do whatever you need to do to transition yourself to sleep.
Honestly, the importance of preparing yourself for the week cannot be emphasized enough. You will definitely feel less stressed out and overwhelmed during the week. You will also make it easier on yourself to stick to your plans.
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