The Art of Loving Your Mondays Mondays make up 1/7th of your life. Read that again. If you hate Mondays, that is already 1/7th of your life written off. If you hate Mondays, you will spend up to 6/7ths of your life dreading the remaining 1/7th. So what can we do about it? Number One: Remove Irreconcilable Issues If you hate Mondays because you cannot stand the thought of returning to work after the weekend - it is probably time to look for a new job. I will definitely talk about this in more detail in a future post, but your goal should be to create a life that you don’t have to routinely escape from. So, if the only thing bringing you joy and relief are your holidays and weekends, potentially consider looking for a career elsewhere. Remember, Mondays are 1/7th of your life, so if you hate your entire working week - that is 5/7ths of your life automatically spent unhappy! Number Two: Plan Something Exciting An exercise class, a reoccurring catch up with a friend, your favourite dinner…...
The Art of the Easy Win Some 6 months ago, my manager presented me with this concept. Whilst the idea is unlikely to be new to you, the framing might be. We’ve all heard the basic theory that goes into this: make your bed first thing so you can tick something off of your list and get that serotonin boost early in the morning. The concept of ‘Easy Wins’ delves a little deeper: What small and easily achievable things can you get done today to give you a sense of accomplishment? This will look different to everyone. Some examples include: Booking (not going to) that doctors appointment. Putting one thing away (shoes, toys, clothes etc). Cleaning out out-of-date or uneaten leftovers from the fridge. Laying out your clothes for work/exercise Filling up your water bottle For me, getting the washing up done can sometimes feel like a very daunting task. For you, this might be a really quick and easy thing. So if it works for you, add it to your “Easy Wins” list. I like to go around my room,...
The Art of Working From Home Post-pandemic, we have all had to acclimatize to ‘living in the office’. I’m a part of the first generation who did not experience office life pre-COVID, so the literature available for my introduction to the 9-5 has predominantly resided in the regions of ‘working from home or living at work', ‘hybrid-working or back to the office’ and ‘work-life balance increasingly harder to maintain’. Lucky for me, I spend the three years prior to this new phenomenon as a full-time University student, so I learned quickly. My first recommendation is to pack everything away once you’ve logged off for the day. Even though this may seem futile, never underestimate the importance of refreshing your space. You are not constantly reminded of work every time you walk past your laptop during the evening. This has really helped me to switch off and not be tempted to just ‘quickly check my emails’. If you have an office, it ensures that your space is ready for the next day...
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