For most of us, weekday mornings are terrible.
We’re groggy, we’re rushed, and we’re tasked to prepare for an entire
day. It’s in these moments that we often set ourselves up for failure.
We try on four outfits, and none of them work. We settle for a dress
that itches every time we move. Now we’re late. We opt for a donut
instead of cutting fresh fruit. We pack our briefcase and, in our rush,
forget last week’s time-sheet – which is already late. We don’t have
time to pack a lunch, so we opt to waste money and calories on pizza.
In twenty minutes, we’ve managed to start off our day feeling scattered and overwhelmed.
What if we could do it all better?
Here are eight things you can do every Sunday to prepare for a smoother, happier, and more successful week:
1. Refresh.
This is the day to get your body back in working order after a rough
weekend. Work out. Eat nutritious food. Drink lots of water. Most
importantly, when the time comes,
go to sleep!
It can be tempting to cherish those last few hours of weekend with a
Netflix marathon. Resist this urge! Go to bed early on Sunday nights.
Wake up rested and ready for the week.
2. Unplug.
This doesn’t have to last all day. Even just an hour or two dedicated to a
digital detox will refresh you for the week ahead. Your brain, eyes, and psyche will all thank you.
3. Set SMART Goals.
SMART goals
are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based. Focus
your week by identifying three SMART goals that support your long-term
goals. For example, consider you have a long term goal of losing ten
pounds. Your SMART goal could be to work out three times during the
upcoming week.
4. Align your goals with your calendar.
Map out your week. Make sure that everything important to you is
represented in your schedule. Your itinerary should include work, play,
and downtime. Then, plan for your goals. Do you have all the resources
you need to achieve them? Remember, it always helps to over-plan. For
example, the three workouts mentioned above? Plan for four. Then you
won’t be letting yourself down if you have to bail on one of them.
5. Plan your outfits.
At first this may sound silly, or even self-indulgent. Try it for a
week though – you’ll be shocked at the difference it makes! Look at your
week and choose an appropriate outfit for each day. Try them on to make
sure you feel confident and comfortable. This will set you up to glide
through your mornings with ease. Plus, you’ll look and feel fantastic
all day long!
6. Meal prep – or at least meal plan.
Planning for your meals in advance encourages healthy choices. It
also saves money on take-out food, and keeps you from needing to run to
the store all week. Do weekday-you a favor. Plan all three meals for
each day, and
prep them as much as possible. Indulge in some
overnight oats for breakfast rather than a bagel. You’ll thank yourself later.
7. Make it shine.
Don’t you just feel better when your home sparkles? It’s not in your head. Clutter
has been proven
to negatively impact our ability to focus and process new information.
Set aside some time on Sunday to clean, fix, and organize. Shape your
space into somewhere you want to be. Your whole week will run more
smoothly.
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