5 things you need to start off the week right

With Mondays, the pressure is on a high with new targets set and expectations getting most people 'excited' about a new week which can be way too much. In actual fact, Mondays should set an 'in control' tone for the rest of the week if you want to be productive.

To make Mondays start off on a good note, you need to be intentional about everything you intent to achieve right from when you get off the bed, meaning decide and affirm Monday will work for you!

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You can kick off your week right with these pointers and in no time, Monday will become your favourite day of the week!

1. Dress Down & Fun

Seeing Monday as a 'fun day' where you wear what makes you feel good is important. Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you should get your 'Sunday best' out or super formal where you can easily go for casual work chic.

At the Pulse HQ for instance, people are dressed in casual tees even on Mondays. No one gets unnecessarily formally dressed for Mondays but then thankfully here at Pulse you can rock just about any thing nice and smart to work!

If your job allows you to go informal, Monday is a great day to kick off fun styles and if it doesn't, inject a playful piece into your look. Let go of the boring formal ‘Monday look' but instead do that elegant silk shirt and a bright coloured pants complete with smart heels and a vibrant bag maybe? That kind of get up puts you in a great mood to start off Monday.

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2. Don't Even Think About It!

Don't see Monday as 'the most stressful day of the week' by playing down the pressure, see it as just another day of the week.

The more you think and stress about Monday, the more it weighs you down! Enjoy your weekend as much as you can and just embrace Monday as it rolls in!

3. Plan Your ‘To Do’ List On Sunday

Do not get too lazy to forget to plan ahead for the week. Project all you have to do for the week and lay down how you intend to achieve them.

Make sure emails to be sent are lined up, calls to be made etc are noted down amongst others. These keep you organized and makes way for a stress free Monday.

4. Look Forward To A Great & Productive Week

Looking forward/getting ready for a productive week instantly lifts your spirit and eases the stress of almighty Monday.

5. Make Good Music Your Companion

Music is a great way to combat the Monday blues! Get fresh tunes on your playlist or be in sync with whatever to use to de-stress and watch Monday work for you like a boss.