Recently by Ricky Friedrichs

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!

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