DEALING WITH THE BACK TO WORK BLUES

One of the least fun things about being an adult is dealing with the dreaded feeling of going back to work after the summer holidays. You know, the feeling that you can’t fully enjoy Sunday knowing that you’ll have to go back to work on Monday? It can be a daunting experience and take away the joy of enjoying your Sunday.

I for one want to savor my Sundays without having to think about work tasks I have to do for the upcoming week. But how do you get rid of that feeling without being a complete mess on Monday morning?

There are a few key things I do to get prepared for the week on a Sunday evening. I don’t always do these things perfectly, but when I do them, I notice that my week goes a lot smoother.

Here’s how to prepare for the week ahead:

1. Find the Cause of the Scaries

2. Plan Your Schedule for the Week

3. Write a Brain Dump List

4. Plan Dinners

5. Plan Workouts

6. Clean & Organize

7. Relax & Unwind

If you want to take action now, try adding a Sunday reminder in your calendar with a few tasks that will help you feel prepared for the week ahead.

Let me know in the comments any other tips you can share about being purposefully prepared for the day and week ahead.