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The Importance of Monday Motivation (and Tips for Keeping It All Week)
As we move from the leisurely weekend to the demands of the workweek, Mondays can seem daunting. This unexpected change usually results in a combination of low energy and lack of drive called the “Monday blues.”
Fighting this requires awareness of the source of the mental opposition. Creating a helpful Monday morning routine can help to relieve stress and anxiety from sudden changes in schedule. Mindfulness, affirmations, and inspirational sayings are among practices that can help to establish a more good tone for the day.
Maintaining motivation all week requires also deliberate effort. Using the SMART approach—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound—break large goals into smaller, attainable actions. Whether on your wall or your phone, surround yourself with motivational images or reminders to strengthen your attention. To prevent burnout, give rest and fun activities top priority.
Learning what drives you will help you to transform Mondays from a battle to a strong beginning by safeguarding it with balance and discipline.
10 Inspirational Quotes to Energize Your Monday
Further, starting the week off on a good note can have a big effect on how much you get done and how well you feel in general. Here are ten strong sayings that will get you excited about Monday:
(Be sure to check out our other blog posts with inspiring quotes for specific days of the week—like Tuesday motivation, Wednesday positivity, and more!)
1. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” – William Butler Yeats
2. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
3. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
4. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
5. “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” – Chris Grosser
6. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson
7. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair
8. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
9. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
10. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
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