the beginning of new possibilities

 I like Mondays.
Yes. You read that right. 
It’s easy to dread the start of the week when the weekend is too short. And, if you’ve had a great weekend, it’s even more reason to wish for a three-day break.
Instead of dreading Monday, consider it as the beginning of new possibilities. 
If you need a little motivation not to hit the snooze button, here are some reasons to put a spring in your step:
 
 
1.         Plan for the week ahead of time. Accomplishing a goal is motivating for me. I plan my week on Sunday night. That way, I have a clear focus on my to-do list. I write my goals on my desk calendar and physically check them off. What you can accomplish is surprising when you put your mind to it. When I make a list of things I want to get done, like, writing my blog, going for a run, or updating my website, I’m a step forward to success.
 
2.         I work out. It’s part of my weekly routine, but if I strive to get the first workout done on Monday morning, it energizes me for the week and sets me up to be productive. 
 
3.         Use #motivationmonday to inspire others. If I think of something positive and post it, I feel positive, and when I think positive, I have a better attitude, and when I have a better attitude, good things happen!
 
4.         Reward yourself. When I finish my to-do list, I reward myself with a latte or extra time to read a book. It’s a gift to myself to say, ‘You did it!’ And it feels good.
 
5.         Monday is a great time to think about other goals. I think of other things I want to get done in the next week or month, like signing up for a class, scheduling a get-together, or simply trying out a new recipe. 
 
I recently heard a personal trainer say some people want that end goal, whatever it may be, but don’t want to work to get there. How true is this? We dream and imagine what we desire, but when it comes down to it, we fall behind and eventually give up. If I have a roadmap, I clearly know where I want to be. 
Forming good habits helps drive you down the path of success. So instead of dragging your feet out of bed Monday morning, remember what could happen if you put your mind to it. One step at a time.
 
Happy Monday!
 
 
*Disclaimer: All views expressed on this site are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be
affiliated.

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