For a vast majority of us, Monday is not a popular day. Even if you enjoy what you do, even if you think your colleagues are the best, even if Monday doesn’t faze you, the fact remains the day doesn’t quite have the same appeal as does, say Friday.
As we recently posted about all things brain and how vital maintaining good hydration habits is for brain health, in this tome we thought it would be a good idea to provide what one may term ‘baby steps’ options that may just help the ‘I don’t like Mondays’ crew inject just a smidgen more enthusiasm into their get up and go.
Train the brain
An attitude adjustment is a great start. It could be something as simple as setting the alarm as little as 15 minutes earlier and using those precious minutes to stretch, sit up, straighten up, put your feet on the floor and slowly shift from asleep to awake.
Shake up the routine
Instead of shuffling to the kitchen to put the kettle on, how about heading to the basin – washing your hands with an invigorating handwash or soap – peppermint or citrus fragranced spring to mind – rinsing off, then splashing cold water (more on water later) on your face.
Upset the apple cart not the apples
Rather than be glued to your mobile’s screen, put on some music and shimmy down the hall (once you’ve stretched and splashed that is).
Switch up your shot
We’ve all heard it before – how downing a good glug of water when you wake really is good start – but it can seem a little dull. So, why not switch it up which can help add oomph to your start to the week. From a squeeze of lemon juice into your water glass, steeping fresh ginger into hot water or even making your first cuppa peppermint tea instead of your usual.
Tip Top Mondays
Just remember, there’s one habit that needs maintaining – and that’s making sure that however you begin your Monday, or wherever you are in the UK, you keep topping up your water bottle or water glass morning, noon and night. Whether it’s at home, at your desk, or during a quick catch-up around the office water cooler, staying hydrated can help switch those Monday blues to a pastel blue heaven.
