Motivate Your Monday

Happy Monday? Really? The mood is truly "meh". Just "blah". This week is just starting with tons to do. Sometimes you have to ask yorself...  is this normal? Three little words that pack a multitude of concern and emotion. I've seen these words used as an attention grabber for those seeking clarity. I've also seen it used by concerned adults with a vested interest. Others use it as a control mechanism to manipulate others. This phrase is a gateway to further deeper and difficult conversations. During the pandemic, many cities have sponsored and updated wellbeing checks to ensure residents are cared for. Social media has taken the stigma from asking for virtual hugs, kind words, or motivational quotes. Mondays are typically rough as we start the work week. So how do we stay motivated to move forward? Here are some tips to elevate your Monday mood:

1. Set a morning routine.
2. Purge email.
3. Call a friend.
4. Start a new professional relationship.
5. Take one additional personal risk.
6. Make a “grateful list.”
7. Do something kind for someone.
8. Eat right.

Incorporate these tips into your Monday routine and see how things improve. Be sure to bring your self care routine into your week as well. Recently, an archived news clip surfaced of an 11 year old Prince. The "purple love" flowed from the newscasters to the historians to those who knew him as "Skipper". The response was overwhelming. Special shout out to all Prince fans. The Purple Family sent every angle, photo, purple hearts and music clips all day long. This brightened my day. Although I couldn't speak to why I felt a way about it but the positive vibrations lifted my mood and energized my spirit. My upcoming surgery is top of mind. My friends and family checked in to lend an ear, ease my anxiety and soothe my soul. So I ask you now...are you ok? Who is in your corner? Does your circle lift you up? How are your emotional tanks full or empty? Know that I care and am concerned about you. Please share your comments below.  Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace.  Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!