If you’ve had a particularly fun weekend, it can be quite a challenge to get ready for work again.
Instead of wasting your energy and wishing that Monday won’t come, you can prepare for the week ahead. It may seem simple, but doing so can totally change your mindset and help you prepare psychologically.
One thing to keep in mind is to try to avoid doing work if possible. You need to give yourself time to rest and recharge before the workweek starts.
Don’t get started on that report yet, but this doesn’t mean that you should slack off either. Commit to spend about an hour every Sunday night to prepare for the tasks to come.
Here are some easy and simple things you can do to prepare for the week ahead.
Create A To-Do List
Why are you so anxious about returning to work anyway? An overview of the tasks you need to achieve will give you a clearer picture of the week ahead.
It does not have to be extremely detailed, but you can consider it your master list. Once you’ve organized all of your tasks, you will realize that they are manageable after all.
Read A Book
It does not have to be a book related to the work you do. In fact, it might be better if you read something light and leisurely.
Reading a book will help you stay relaxed, but it will also keep your brain engaged. Think of it as your warm-up for the week ahead.
Pick a book that you genuinely find interesting. Try reading about something that you’ve been meaning to learn―maybe calligraphy, knitting, or even brewing your own beer.
Plan Your Outfits For The Week
If you know that you will have a stressful week ahead, then you need to prepare yourself well. Organizing your outfits will give you a sense that you’ve completed something related to all the work you’re anticipating.
Make sure to take special meetings into account. Power dress on those days when you need to feel more confident about yourself.
Organize Your Office Bag
Organizing your things can make you feel more confident that you are ready for your upcoming tasks. Plus, preparing your bag will help you avoid forgetting important things, like documents for a presentation.
Prepare and make sure that you have everything you’ll need for the week to avoid last-minute problems.
Enjoy A Refreshing Muscle Soak
If you had a very busy weekend, try to at least give yourself quality “me time” on Sunday night. The best way to do this is to enjoy a long, relaxing bath in the tub. It’s easy to prepare, plus you get to enjoy many benefits.
To make your bath more special, try adding epsom salt to your regular bath water.
Haven’t heard of epsom salt yet? It’s made from magnesium and sulfate, which both play a big role in helping with relaxation.
At Better Bath Better Body, all our epsom salt blends are enhanced with 100% pure essential oils that offer amazing aromatherapy benefits.
If you are looking for a particular blend that will help you stay energized, try our Muscle Bath Soak. It is infused with eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils that can make your soak even more relaxing.
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