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Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

lorienos — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:14:30 -0000

I always check my email on Sunday night to see what I'm going to be walking into on Monday morning. That way I can be prepared to add anything someone needs urgently to my to do list for Monday.

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Jeffrey Tang — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:43:20 -0000

Thanks for reading, Sara! I appreciate the compliment :) Let me know if there's anything I can help you with.

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Sara — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:06:51 -0000

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

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Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Jeffrey Tang — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:38:58 -0000

Haha, nice coincidence! I read your post, and I really liked the point you made about making your job better instead of just quitting.

Planning out my Mondays has really helped me stay on top of things recently. I used to feel rather shell-shocked after the weekend, but having a plan of action laid out makes a big difference.

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

kaizan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:19:55 -0000

Snap! My post was about Monday mornings too! :)

Although your post is much more upbeat and positive...

I like your idea of planning 3 things for Monday ahead of time.

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Omar Eduardo Fernández — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:12 -0000

Although sometimes when waking up early after just 5-6 hours of sleep I may feel a sudden surge of energy, doing so frequently has bad effects. It's because of this that, for health purposes (and my brain's sake), I aim to get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep. :)

But yes, it happens to me sometimes!

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Jeffrey Tang — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:01:17 -0000

I actually find that waking up early sometimes gives me more energy for the rest of the day. Seems strange, but it works. Does that ever happen to you?

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Jeffrey Tang — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:00:03 -0000

I'm glad you found this helpful! I'm a morning shower-er, so the idea of washing up the night before didn't occur to me - but it's a good point, especially if you have longer hair.

I'm sorry that you don't like your current job ... but keeping yourself motivated with inspirational quotes is great. I really admire you taking the initiative to do that.

And yes, lists are awesome.

Thanks for sharing your personal experience, Stefy. I hope to see you back on here soon!

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Omar Eduardo Fernández — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:24:41 -0000

Very good article. I like how you mention that we should wake up earlier than necessary. I have been waking up at 6am, even though I could sleep until 8:30am and still be on time for work. I use those 2+ hours to relax and do things that please me. When I get to work I am not distracted or sleepy. :)

Of course, if for some reason I had to go to bed late I would wake up a bit later to get a good night's sleep, which I consider more important. But I do plan my schedule aiming to wake up early.

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

StefySpeak — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:07:37 -0000

I think you are a miracle-it is truly hard to meet someone who thinks Mondays are great! I do agree with your ideas and for us chicks -an added tip is: wash and condition your hair Sunday night - it will make Monday much better- I am a quick get ready gal, so unless it's a super important event, I want to shower, makeup minimal & go!
I dislike my current job, which contributes to my personal Monday blues, but I have started collecting quotes -uplifting or inspirational quotes. I have them in a shoe box, so Sunday nite, I pull one out & stick it to the bathroom mirror. It has been 2 weeks and I believe it helps me start my day in a more positive frame of mind.
I also love lists - they do help a person focus.
I enjoy your positive attitude! Thanks!

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Ernest — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:03:46 -0000

Great article. I found it helpful as I am tired very tired this morning and the preprioritizing really helps. Have a great Monday yourself.

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Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Jeffrey Tang — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:11:15 -0000

Glad you found it helpful, Heather!

Re: 5 Tips for a Great Monday Morning

Heather — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:54:33 -0000

Great information!

I needed that on this Monday morning!