{"id":10743,"date":"2021-10-28T10:01:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T08:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/?p=10743"},"modified":"2021-10-28T10:02:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T08:02:38","slug":"the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide: 5 Rewarding Ways To Kickstart Your Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you get Monday blues? Are you anxious or stressed out on Monday mornings? If you are nodding yes, then these tips should point you in the right direction to starting your week in a more positive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mondays are unavoidable and it turns out, they don\u2019t have to be so dreadful. Here are some ideas to kickstart your week and take the \u2018Monday edge\u2019 off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7f6f488682\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7f6f488682\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya\/#1_Make_a_To-Do_List_for_Monday\" >1. Make a To-Do List for Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya\/#2_Enjoy_your_Weekends\" >2. Enjoy your Weekends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya\/#3_Use_Music_to_Motivate_You\" >3. Use Music to Motivate You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya\/#4_Look_Good_Feel_Good\" >4. Look Good Feel Good<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/the-ultimate-guide5-rewarding-ways-to-kickstart-your-week-brightermonday-kenya\/#5_Plan_For_Fun\" >5. Plan For Fun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-make-a-to-do-list-for-monday\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_a_To-Do_List_for_Monday\"><\/span><strong>1. Make a To-Do List for Monday<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Making a Monday to-do list on Friday.\" class=\"wp-image-10744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-770x403.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23-390x204.png 390w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-23.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Make a Monday to-do list on Friday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a Monday to-do list, on Friday. Everything you need to get done next week will be on your mind, so it&#8217;s a good idea to note it all down. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get through Monday with no direction, so this list will help you stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-enjoy-your-weekends\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Enjoy_your_Weekends\"><\/span><strong><strong>2. Enjoy your Weekends<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your weekends count! <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/unplug-from-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unplug from work<\/a> and avoid looking at work emails. Weekends are for family and &#8216;me&#8217; time, so spend them doing things you like &#8211; you&#8217;ll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes the following week. You can also use this time to catch up on some sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-use-music-to-motivate-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Music_to_Motivate_You\"><\/span><strong>3. Use Music to Motivate You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Listening to music while working.\" class=\"wp-image-10745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-770x403.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17-390x204.png 390w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Untitled-design-17.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Put on lively music and allow it to lift your mood as you work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you let the Monday dread sink in, listen to your favourite songs. Put on some lively music and allow it to lift your mood. However, try not to let the music interfere with your workflow. Nothing is worse than being caught in the middle of a good song when you should be doing something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-look-good-feel-good\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Look_Good_Feel_Good\"><\/span><strong>4. Look Good Feel Good<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working from home or going into the office, wear a feel-good outfit. Looking nice will give you that confidence boost; how you feel and how you present yourself are directly linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-plan-for-fun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plan_For_Fun\"><\/span><strong>5. Plan For Fun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pre-planning the weekend to have something to look forward to at the end of the week.\" class=\"wp-image-10746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_2025377609-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pre-plan for the weekend. It gives you something to look forward to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the weekend may seem so far away on a Monday, start making plans. It will give you something to look forward to. Plan a night out with friends, a movie night at the cinema or even a binge-watch your favourite series. Anticipation is half the fun of the activities you will plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we\u2019ve all experienced that sinking feeling on Sunday evening when it hits us that the weekend is over and Monday is upon us. Mondays are unavoidable, but Monday blues don\u2019t have to be. The tips will help you start your week right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you start your week? Share your tips with us in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mondays are inescapable, but they don&#8217;t have to be as bad as they seem. 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