Overcoming the Monday Blues

It's the beginning of a new week, it's that dreaded Monday morning. Well at least that's the hype that Monday morning gets. I personally love Monday mornings. I guess I just do better with a schedule and routine. My kids used to get upset at me when I would tell them Monday is my favorite day, because they thought I was happy they were going  back to school. Well, of course I was! But besides for that they also were happier with a routine.

It doesn't take much to make me happy on a Monday morning. With a warm mug of flavored coffee in my hands, and just several minutes after I've happily welcomed my cleaning lady into my home, I bid a cheerful goodbye to my daughter as she leaves for school, and I literally feel like the luckiest woman in the world.

I know I'm lucky because I love my jobs as a mother (yes, we are still mothers even when our kids are in school), a homemaker, a volunteer event planner, and a blogger. I may not make much in dollars but I doubt you can put a price on all the benefits I receive. So I am lucky.

And it makes me so sad when I hear about so many people having those Monday blues! It's not because I feel bad for them. Even if you have to work in a job you don't like, there are so many ways to make your Mondays beautiful. And it all starts with a state of mind, an attitude of gratitude and the glasses your choose to see life through.

So, with the help of some of my most recent favorites from Pinterest, here are some tips that I personally use for making my Mondays the beginning of a most fabulous week of living fully and happily. Here they are:

1. As you enter into a new week focus on all the beauty surrounding you, at first you may not see it, but it's always there...

2. Make yourself beautiful! Wear clothes that make you feel great and take a few peaceful moments for a beauty routine...it will ease you pleasantly out into the world.

When things that others do upset you, try to move your focus away from blaming, and onto growing your strengths...

 Squeeze in some time for the small pleasures that help you get through your day, like relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea, you're worth it!

Be social! Smile and chat with your co-workers, the barista at the coffee shop, your friends. There's nothing more comforting than sharing the human experience.

 Eat well. Eat foods that are healthy and good for your body, mind and spirit. It may take some extra time to prepare, but this can make all the difference in your day.

 Be grateful for all the little (and big) things in your life. When your mind focuses on how lucky you are there is no room for negativity.

 Stop worrying so much! All you have to deal with is this moment. 

Have a great Monday!

xo

Sharon

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