How to Start Your Week Off Right

 

Getting your week started on the right foot can be tough--you've just had a nice weekend and now you have to get back to work, and that can suck if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to help you kick off each week in the best way possible. 

Set some goals

Get yourself excited to accomplish something! I've been trying to outline my goals for the week in my planner and it's such a great feeling to cross something off that list. Working towards something all week will help you stay focused--and you get to feel good about yourself and the work you did, too! 

Schedule self care

You can't get through a week without taking care of yourself. Pushing yourself to the fullest extent every week isn't going to help you out in the long run--burnout is definitely real and it will hit you hard. Recharge your batteries at the beginning of the week to feel good throughout the rest of the week. 

Schedule something fun

Give yourself something to look forward to by scheduling something fun and exciting. Whether it's a coffee date with a friend or some time in the park to read your favorite book, move away from the mundane and get pumped for your free time. 

Don't waste your Sundays

Take stock of what you need and do that on Sunday--whether you need some time to meet up with friends, time to work ahead on a big project, or time to relax. Don't let the Sunday scaries take over your day, but make it your own instead! 

Don't fall into the Monday story

Everybody knows that Garfield the cat hates Mondays, but you don't have to. If you start off your day expecting it to be the worst, it probably will be the worst. Treat Monday like any other work day and you'll find yourself feeling better and less bogged down. 

xoxo,

Rachel