There something weird about the span of time between 5 and 7am on
Monday mornings. Strangely, during that time I can forget about
the uncomfortable lumps in my mattress that exist because I'm too lazy
to rotate it nearly enough, and instead believe I'm sleeping on a brand
new pillow-top version. My sleep is seemingly the deepest I get
all week, and I just can't seem to wake up. Even when at the last
minute I try to drag myself out of bed, it's as though my son has
played some cruel prank on me and glued me to my mattress, because my
body just does not move.
If you're anything like me, you may feel the same way on Monday mornings; having spent two relaxing days at home, not wanting to leave your comfortable confines only to have five days of work staring you down.
I have, however, found one thing that helps. No, it's not a Bloody Mary or even the left-over prescription drugs from the time I threw out my back. It's a plan. Yep...that's it. A plan. I've learned that when I take time on Friday afternoon to tie up the loose-ends from the week, then sit down and write a plan for the week to come, I can start Monday without nearly the anxiety that I would otherwise have. I show up to work with my thoughts organized, tasks prioritized, and specifics steps I can take to begin to feel productive. I don't have to scramble around trying to figure out how to best use my time.
Good luck making your plan. You should know, however, it's not always foolproof. That's what the Bloody Mary is for!
If you're anything like me, you may feel the same way on Monday mornings; having spent two relaxing days at home, not wanting to leave your comfortable confines only to have five days of work staring you down.
I have, however, found one thing that helps. No, it's not a Bloody Mary or even the left-over prescription drugs from the time I threw out my back. It's a plan. Yep...that's it. A plan. I've learned that when I take time on Friday afternoon to tie up the loose-ends from the week, then sit down and write a plan for the week to come, I can start Monday without nearly the anxiety that I would otherwise have. I show up to work with my thoughts organized, tasks prioritized, and specifics steps I can take to begin to feel productive. I don't have to scramble around trying to figure out how to best use my time.
Good luck making your plan. You should know, however, it's not always foolproof. That's what the Bloody Mary is for!
sounds like a great plan! (to have a plan, that is - I am NOT endorsing the bloody mary...)
I have a plan to make a plan.
Hi Ricky,
Well, yes, a plan is quite a "good" solution to wake up on Monday.
But I have THE Best solution, ever. It's passion. Passion about your work makes you feel there is not any Monday anymore, there is only exciting projects you are thrilled to achieve, just to see the "wow" effect in the eyes of your client…
I'm a French creative director since 12 years now, worked in France and Hong Kong (my last position was for AEDAS, the 4th architecture firm worldwide) and I've noticed something in the candidates I would like to recruit, as designers: they just wanted a JOB. Because job = money. And if there was an other similar job with just few dollar$ of difference, they will jump… Passion? They didn't know. And often, the Monday they were late…
I just hope this is not the case for all these newbies are coming to work nowadays, hope they can still work with passion… : )
Cheers,
Didier