Maybe
the day is not
One
of your favourite, but
Never
forget that every
Day
you wake up is an
Amazing
gift and it's up to
You
to make it count!
I believe Awesome Things
will
happen ~ because it's Monday.
Mondays in the
Classroom
Usually
the beginning of a 5-day week, students (mostly) face it as a new
day...not only learning lessons of interest...also to re-greet their
classmates. For the teacher, it's opportunity in senior grades, to
develop programs that increase daily from Monday to Friday: History,
Geography and Science are prime examples ~ for by the 5th
day, like a mural, the topic has developed and eyes have been opened
to reveal the lessons' essence. The highlight for each day will vary
from student to student. For some it's Phys Ed and often 'after
school sports'. For others, it's music and art. A place for the
very literate, may be English Comp and Lit in which they craft their
interests.
And when 4 p.m. Friday arrives, it's time to 'punch the clock'!
I bid 'adieu' to my students who merrily exit (with assignments to
complete)...
they'll hang out with neighbouring friends...and enjoy family
activities.
Are Mondays mundane? Are they a myriad of tasks to perform?
Are they a maze through which to maneuver?
Susie
Moore, a life-coach columnist and confidence coach in New York City
stated she used to experience sickly, low, unshakable moods around 4
or 5 pm every Sunday...her low point every week and couldn't get rid
of it.. Realizing life was too important to waste hours on a Sunday ~
and if Monday is not your friend, she gives some tips on how to at
least not make it your foe.
Savour
that Sunday Sleep:
Having 5 mimosas...fries...vodka soda for dinner led to a series of
bad choices.Throwing away my hard-earned dough, I was making myself
feel physically heavy and unable to sleep properly...gave me a
headache on Monday ~ tired and a guilt-fuelled start to the
week.Instead, on Sundays, do a bit of meal-prep...catch up on some
reading...consider what you'll wear tomorrow...select the uplifting
podcast episode that'll see you through your morning commute.
Having a List
of 5 or so action items to complete through the week, will help you
feel in control and focused on Monday morning.What do you need to
complete? Who do you want to see or reach out to?
What's lingering on that Notes section of your phone full of recent
reminders? Creating a short list of what will make your week
satisfying helps you stay on track. Being pro-active feels powerful.
Infuse
Monday with a Little Fun:
Someone asked me the other day, “How do you like to spend your
weekend?” I answered, “I treat all days pretty equally: some
writing...some correspondence...and definitely some fun! Go to a
movie...have sushi with a friend...have your co-worker for a glass of
wine and a little cheese. Mondays feel way different when your week
is punctuated with pleasure. And why? Because,' living for the
weekend is depressing'!
Make
a Change:
Maybe you need a vacation or to look for a new job! Think, what type
of life do I really want? Is this it? If not, don't ask what's
wrong? Ask what's missing! In many cases: rest...coffee...and music
will have you back on track. If not, your emotions are great data,
highlighting a shift you need to make. One way or another, Mondays
can become bearable ~ even joyful, if you allow them. Because
your happiness is not dictated by a calendar ~ it is dictated by you!
It's Monday! Get a new perspective!
Whatever obstacle you're facing, it's not permanent.
Edmond
Miaka,who loves Mondays, declares:
When you start to do things you truly love, it wouldn't matter
whether it's Monday or Friday.
You would be so excited to awaken each morning
to work on your passions.
Sister Mary Lauretta states,
“To
be successful ~ the first thing to do
is to fall in love with your work.”
Wake up every Monday
knowing that you can create something amazing this week!
Author: Merle Baird-Kerr...written October 23, 2018
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