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People often have a challenging time feeling positive and motivated on Mondays. After a few days of rest and fun, returning to work can feel jarring and disruptive. The comparison of our restful yesterday with our work-laden Monday also throws into stark relief the stress and challenges we might face at work.
Motivational quotes are a great way to help us feel capable despite our limited energy and willpower. Here is a collection of motivating quotes that can help you regain your resolve to be the best version of yourself this Monday:
Positive affirmations can improve your self-image and boost your ability to cope with challenging situations (Cohen & Sherman, 2014). A positive view of yourself and your capabilities is a critical factor in feeling motivated, and being able to cope well with challenging situations is critical for sustaining motivation. If you’re having a hard time getting motivated on a Monday, positive affirmations might just be the solution. Here are some example affirmations:
In addition to bringing our own positive attitude into the workplace on Mondays, we can help create a positive mentality for our co-workers. Here are a few ideas for improving Mondays around the office:
Research shows that having a balanced breakfast improves cognition and intellectual performance (Hoyland et al., 2009). Providing a delicious healthy breakfast for your employees or coworkers is a fun, thoughtful way to boost Monday morale and can help improve everyone’s performance throughout the day.
Being outside has been scientifically demonstrated to improve enthusiasm, aliveness, energy, and overall well-being. Being outside can also improve mood and the ability to cope with stress (Ryan et al., 2010). By holding meetings outside on a Monday, you can help elevate the spirits of the entire office and set them up for success throughout the day and into the rest of the week.
Humans are a social species, which means that it is important that we have the opportunity to connect with each other. Social scientists have found that a need for connection is actually one of our primary motivations (Ryan & Deci, 2000). According to Self-Determination Theory, spending time with people who have similar goals, values, and interests is a powerful motivator. The motivational power of being part of an exercise class compared to exercising on your own is a good example of this principle. Creating an environment in which people feel connected to each other and feel like part of a team by providing protected catch-up time is a great way to boost everyone’s moods and increase motivation on a Monday.
Setting clearly-defined short-term goals is a highly effective strategy for improving motivation and persistence in the face of challenges (Latham & Seijts, 1999). Studies have shown that identifying achievable subgoals makes the long-term objective feel less difficult and enhances the perceived attainability of the goal. Setting aside some time to set weekly goals can help provide much-needed structure on a Monday. Knowing exactly what needs to get done and where to start can increase productivity and reduce stress.
Mondays are hard enough without having to wear something stuffy and uncomfortable. Giving people the option to wear something that is comfortable or makes them feel good is a great way to help ease the pain of a Monday morning. Dressing casually can also help facilitate connections between coworkers because people can more authentically express themselves when they don’t have to adhere to a strict dress code.
Dreading Mondays may be unavoidable. Re-setting from a restful weekend and getting back to our responsibilities can be challenging regardless of how you feel about your job. But there are some strategies we can employ to improve our motivation and get through Mondays with a little more ease—strategies such as reflecting on motivational quotes, connecting with our coworkers, and motivational affirmations.
