Five Tips to Have a Productive Monday Morning at Work. If you have the right tactics and tools, getting up in the morning doesn’t have be a nightmare. Source: Pexels Having a routine helps to reduce Monday blues and set the tone for a productive week. Here are some tips to make Monday stress-free at work 1. Do not check your emails first. Don’t look at your email until Monday morning. You can put off any urgent messages that may be lingering in your inbox until you have established priorities for the week. Spend 5 minutes planning your day and your week. Picking 1-3 must-dos each day is a great way to start the week. This outline can be filled in and used to guide your priorities throughout the week. This outline helps you to focus and creates a foundation for your brain. You will only need to complete 1-3 tasks. You will also be able to see what additional responsibilities you can add to your week. Email can be like Pandora’s Box. It can distract you from the bigger picture and most important responsibilities. 2. You deserve some time to yourself before you rush into answering emails and scheduling meetings. A few minutes a week can be enough to create calm and momentum in your week. It doesn’t matter what activity you choose, but how you think about taking care of yourself is just as important. You have several options:

Meditate Journal Watch or read inspirational content Exercise When you first start to make time for yourself, be aware of the emotions that may arise. Although it might seem wasteful …