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Take a minute to look in the mirror right now.
Like what you see?
Your answer could depend on the day of the week.
This could be because our moods tend to be at their lowest point then.
“you’re free to end up feeling like a victim during the week,” Firestone says.
But if we all wish our weekdays were more like our Saturdays, maybe that’s because theyshouldbe.
Just make these four easy tweaks to your days.
The first step to reclaiming your Mondays is taking a good look at the weekend that comes before it.
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“That way, you’ll be sleepy for your Sunday-night bedtime,” he says.
This means revamping another favorite indulgence: that Friday-to-Sunday all-you-can-eat buffet.
After the pleasures of the weekend, Monday feels like the time to make penance.
Between diet remorse and work stress, you’re able to feel doomed.
“Keeping some semblance of your daily routine makes it easier to stay on track,” Young says.
Then, spread those indulgences out more.
To avoid getting to work already in a funk, set your alarm for a reasonable time.
“), that mind-set can backfire, leaving you feeling disoriented.
“Go in guns blazing, and you set yourself up for failure.”
Another way to make your Mondays a little easier (and more efficient)?
Do a bit of prep work on Friday.
The PHD survey found that we feel our most attractive on Thursdays.
Coincidentally, that’s when our weekday mood perks up.
So what does Thursday have that Monday doesn’t?
For one, you’ve gotten most of your stuff done, but it’s also the anticipation factor.
You might find that every day has something worth celebrating.
Yes, even Monday.
