WAKE UP EARLY
Going to sleep early on Sunday and getting a good night’s rest is integral to starting your Monday morning off right. I always try to be in bed before midnight.
GET IN A QUICK WORKOUT
Exercising gets your circulation going and helps you stay alert. The endorphin rush will boost your mood, too. I usually do a 45 mins swim at 6.15am. The sea’s iodine boosts my energy levels.
ARRIVE EARLY TO WORK
No snoozing allowed. Beat the commuters and get into the office early. It’s the best time to get work done before you’ve got emails to answer and meetings to attend. My target is to be in front of my desk by 7.30am.
CLEAR YOUR DESK AND DESKTOP
Start out with a clean slate each week. Make sure you organise and prioritise tasks, tidy up your office supplies and file away papers. Clean desk on Monday morning will set the tone for the days to come.
CARVE OUT TIME FOR UNEXPECTED PROJECTS
Expect the unexpected. Build some extra downtime into your schedule in case a coworker needs help with a task or you have loose ends to tie up from last week.
GREET YOUR TEAM AND BOSS
Of course, you should do this every morning, but it is especially important on Monday mornings. The friendly discourse reinforces a sense of community and boosts everyone’s morale. Take a few minutes to chat with your co-workers about their weekends and catch up before getting down to business. take your time, but do not waste it.
UPDATE YOUR TO-DO LIST
Keep current on your priorities for the day, week and even month or year. The to-do list should be made up of day-to-day tasks, as well as long-term goals.
