THE BAD
THE GOOD
WHAT I'VE ACCOMPLISHED
IN PROGRESS...
So there's a round up of what I've been up to this month including the good and the bad among other updates. I've already thought about what I want to accomplish next month and to focus on other aspects of my life as well progressing on what I have done so far. I'll be posting my February Focus of the Month later this week so stay tuned!
Feel like it's about time I share with you some of my favourites in the world of books, music and TV...
READ
This is definitely not one that everyone will like but as a short read I did enjoy it and finished it quickly. I felt it had a similar tone to Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine; one of my favourite books from last year. For a short book, it definitely also has levels relating to society's ideas of what women should be doing as well as what everyone should be up to at certain stages in their lives. However, these norms aren't for everyone. It was a quick read and I'm not sure I got everything out of it that I could so I think I'll be giving this a re-read later this year. It's actually also my first ever (I think) translated book and it's encouraged me to pick up other translated work this year.
WATCH
LISTEN
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Ahhh Mondays - every person’s worst nightmare. The weekend is over, it’s back to school or work for another week. But Monday doesn’t have to be all that bad - it’s a chance for a fresh start and with these tips, you’ll be on your way to appreciating the amazingness of a Monday.
Make the most of your Sundays
The process starts the night before - any appointments, classes or plans I might have that week I make sure are in my diary. I make sure that everything is ready for tomorrow. Bag packed, lunch prepped. Try to keep Sunday as stress-free as possible; keep it chilled and try to do something you love that day - maybe reading, getting crafty or meeting a friend.
You may also like: "How to Make the Most of Your Sunday"
Early night, early morning
The early morning is a big factor in favour of hating Mondays - unable to peel yourself off of your pillow and get ready - I feel ya! Creating a good sleep routine is the key to feeling more awake and ready on Monday, to tackle the week ahead. Starting Monday a little earlier gets me in the right frame of mind. Giving myself some extra time before starting work helps me feel more energised and positive for the rest of the day.
New week, fresh start
Treat Monday as a refresh. If you had a hard week last week, thinking more positively of all you want to accomplish can really help you love Mondays and realise the potential it has to set you up for a successful week and beyond. Monday is the perfect time to go "Right, let's get this done" and can be a great chance to start something new you may want to introduce into your routine or something extra you want to prioritise.
Eat well
If there’s going to be one day to treat yourself to your favourite breakfast it’s a Monday. A little treat to start the day off well. Whether it’s your favourite cereal, pancakes or waffles if you have the time, or pack an exciting breakfast on the go to enjoy when you get to work!
No pressure!
Remember, it’s only Monday! You might start the week with a full inbox, lots to organise and tasks to finish but do your best to not feel overwhelmed and break it up into manageable chunks. Monday is the perfect day to get organised to make sure the rest of your week remains stress-free.
Monday has so much potential to be one of the best days of the week. It’s a chance to come back to work with a fresh head, introduce positive habits and set yourself up for the week ahead.
WHAT I WANT TO FOCUS ON THIS MONTH.
"This is it. This is when things change"
It's something we all do; wait until a defining point in time before making a change and it's something that almost baffles me that we're all so used to doing.
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