BLEAK MONDAY? STAY MOTIVATED

Hey, it’s Monday! Where are the fireworks?

I woke up today and realized that like most of you, Monday has lost it’s flair. By flair, I mean the usual dread and energy that comes with it. The Corona Virus pandemic has dealt us a big blow.

So instead of feeling all pumped up to be starting a new week of possibilities, I am wondering why I need to even plan, when I will be home most part of the week staying safe. I’d rather just sleep and enjoy the bleakness of the day. For someone who works a lot and loves to stay motivated, this is not a good place for me.

Therefore, it is paramount that I figure out today and move from a low to a high. I will be taking certain steps which I’d love to share with you. I believe that working together we can turn today around and have fun.

Here are the things that I am thinking of:

• Get up
• Push up
• Shower
• Drink up
• Dress up

GET UP!

You are probably still lying in your bed (like I am) brooding about what is wrong with the world, motivation lies in rising up not lying down. So get up! Let the day begin. It will take an effort, but let’s do it!

PUSH UP

Before you complain, I am not a push up person too. I am not physically strong, but I have realized that pushups work magic. The mere idea of making the effort to lift yourself from the ground gives you a kind of energy. It makes you feel in charge.

Let’s explore our super-powers, push up! At least 5 push-ups and we are done. If you feel up to it, let’s do a few squats and crunches. Feeling pumped up?

SHOWER

Now that we have worked up some sweat, let’s enjoy a cold bath. When cold water hits the body after exercise, it practically wakes up the cells. Savor the feeling of water running down your skin, and plan your day.

DRINK UP

I am sure by now your stomach is already growling, protesting for food or some goodies. Instead of doing the usual food first, let’s drink something natural. For me, it is either warm water or tea. This way, we begin the day on a healthy note. The thoughts of making healthy nutrition choices (at the beginning of the day and week) has a way of revamping the will to strive for more.

DRESS UP

You may be wondering why dressing up is last. Well, if you just got out of the shower and went straight to your closet, you may just put on something light. But the time you spend drinking gives you an opportunity to think about what you’d like to do with your day.

Though I am not going out, I have found that dressing up like I am, adds some spice to the day, and makes things better. So dress up like you are going to office, pick up your laptop and let’s start work.

Motivation is transient you know. You have it this minute, and the next it is gone (especially these pandemic days). You have to keep working at it, keep fanning it to flame. It is ok sometimes to enjoy the low, take a break and all, but it really gets nothing done.

Before I drift off into the world of work, let me quickly add, whatever you do today, have fun. You do not have absolute control, so make lemonades out of the lemons you have been served.

Enjoy your week!