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Hi, I'm Ken Lear, an entrepreneurship, leadership, and business expert.
There are very few genuine fans of Mondays. This is the start of the week, and even when we want to have a good start, it can go down hill fast. From out-of-the-blue appointments, or missing your alarm, the week can get to an awful start really fast. For all those times that Monday doesn’t work out as you had hoped, there’s still time to fix it. Here are some steps to take to still capitalize on a full week of productivity.
1. Identify Reasons Why
To really be able to start fixing a bad start to the week, it’s important to examine why it got to a bad start in the first place. Did something come up that you didn’t expect, or was it your own fault? You must confront these things stopping you from having a productive week if you don’t want to fall victim to them again.
2. Start the Day Earlier
The more time you have in the day, the more time you have to be productive. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep the night before, and wake up earlier that usual. Setting this tone will give you more time to relax, and you won’t feel rushed to get everything done.
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3. Practice Being Health
When we’re healthy, we are much more content with how the day has been. Try and eat as well as you can; skip the desert or the morning doughnut. We all feel better after a work out too. Working out not only keeps you be healthy, but the increase in endorphins will make you happier.
4. Practice Discipline
Being able to say no to things is critical if you truly want to be productive.. There may be times where you’ll have to turn down plans of fun to get some work done. Practicing good discipline is required to accomplish anything. The stricter you are with yourself, the more discipline you will have.
5. Plan for Next Week
Take the necessary steps to ensure you never will start another week unprepared. Planning ahead can help in many different ways, and will act toward your benefit. Being prepared with a game plan for the future means you will be ready for anything.
