On no other day of the week does the alarm clock ring as much as on Monday morning. But you can't ignore it and hiding under the comforter won't help in the long run. The fact that you are not the only one who feels this way Monday after Monday, and that science has even given the phenomenon a name, is probably of very little use to you right now - the Monday blues have you firmly in their grip.

The weekly routine is just around the corner, but you have no motivation at all? Studies show that Mondays are much quieter at work than Tuesdays or Wednesdays. The risk of injury is also much higher and the sickness absence rate is also much higher on Mondays. So how can you get going and not let the Monday blues get you down?

Anti-Monday blues tip 1: Think about Mondays on Fridays

Prepare for the weekend and the start of Monday conscientiously. Answer all your emails on Friday and take care of all the important things - this will give you a balanced start to the weekend and you won't be overwhelmed by a huge to-do list on Monday.

Anti-Monday blues tip 2: Maintain your biological rhythm

At the weekend, many people find it tempting to stay up late into the night. No wonder, because at the weekend you try to catch up on all the leisure activities that you don't have time for during the week. This includes social evenings with friends or relatives, bar or pub crawls or extended movie nights. This is balanced out by sleeping in late. As a result, it is difficult to fall asleep at the usual time on Sundays.
It is better if you go to bed at your usual time at the weekend and get up at around the same time in the morning - two hours later at the most.

Anti-Monday blues tip 3: Don't think about Monday on Sunday

The second factor that makes it difficult to get to sleep on a Sunday evening is thinking about the upcoming working week. Many people are plagued by thoughts about work and can't fall asleep for hours. How can you do better? Relaxation should be at the top of your to-do list on Sunday evening. Go to bed at your usual time, read a book and only try to go to sleep when you are really tired. The time doesn't matter at first. This will help you avoid lying awake for long periods.

Anti-Monday blues tip 4: Don't rush at the start of the week

Start Monday without rushing around. Get back into the daily routine first. Treat yourself to a hearty breakfast and soak up as much daylight as possible. Perhaps a little morning exercise or yoga will also help you to get your circulation going.