Dread Mondays? Whether you're an entrepreneur / boss or someone else's employee, you can steal these 15 ideas to get a better, happier, and more productive start to your work week.

2. Before wrapping up your week on Friday, take
a few minutes to create a prioritized to-do list
for the next week. This will make it easier to
regain focus on Monday morning.
PLAN AHEAD
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3. 2Go to bed a little early on Sunday nights to
get a full 8 hours of sleep. Nothing makes a
day worse than starting it after a night of little
or lousy sleep.
REST UP

4. Before you get out of bed on Mondays, tell
yourself, “today is going to be amazing!”
Repeat until you start to believe it. Changing
thoughts changes feelings and outcomes.
THINK BETTER
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5. 4If you can make time for it, a morning workout
never fails to kick a day off right. This healthy
start will give you more energy and improve
your attitude—guaranteed.
START SMART

6. Your mom told you breakfast was the most
important meal of the day; she wasn’t lying.
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can
give you more energy and a mental edge.
EAT BREAKFAST
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7. 6Even if you’re tired, take the time to put on
a nice outfit and do your hair and makeup.
Looking good helps us feel good.
DRESS UP

8. Setting more priorities than is realistic only
kicks your week off with disappointment.
SCALE BACK
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9. 8Before digging in to your to-do list on
Monday morning, spend 15 minutes clearing
your desk and computer of clutter.
CLEAR CLUTTER

10. Throughout the week, write inspirational
quotes or one-line love letters to yourself on
sticky notes. When Monday starts to weigh
you down, review these notes.
MAKE NOTES
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11. 10Make Mondays A day of praise. Tell a vendor
you appreciate them, write a recommendation
on LinkedIn, send a quick “You rock” text.
Shining light on others will brighten your day
and theirs.
SPREAD JOY

12. 11When weather allows, take a 15-minute break
to head outside and soak up some sun and
natural air. It’s amazing how big a difference
these little breathers can make.
GET OUTSIDE

13. 12If you feel yourself starting to stress out, take
a 10-minute break (even if you have to do it
in the bathroom stall) to calm down through
meditation. Need help getting started? Check
out the awesome Headspace app for help.
CHILL OUT

14. 13Pick your perkiest playlist to keep your toes
tapping and the minutes ticking by quickly.
Need inspiration? Follow CorePower Yoga’s
Music Monday playlist on Spotify.
ROCK OUT

15. 14Planning a happy hour or other fun after-work
activity will give you something to look
forward to all day, which helps time fly. Plus,
you may start to associate Mondays with fun!
BE SOCIAL

16. 15When all else fails...coffee or Coke can do
wonders to your attitude!
DRINK CAFFEINE

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