7 Ways to Escape the Tiring 'Monday Blues'

The "Monday blues" that office workers in South Korea experience every Monday morning has now become a routine phenomenon. Why is it so difficult to return to everyday life after a weekend of rest? The reason may lie in some habits that are unconsciously adopted during the weekend.

 

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On weekends, I often go to bed later and wake up later than usual. These changes in sleep patterns disrupt our biological rhythms.

The reason it's hard to wake up on Monday morning is that it takes time to readjust the sleep pattern disrupted over the weekend.

On weekends, gatherings with friends or family become more frequent, leading to excessive alcohol consumption and high-calorie foods. These habits increase physical fatigue and burden the digestive system, making Monday morning feel even more tiring.

During the week, they engage in regular exercise, but on weekends they often lie on the sofa watching TV or take a rest. When activity levels decrease, the body becomes lethargic, making it difficult to regain energy on Monday mornings.

During the weekend, forgetting work and relaxing can lead to psychological stress when Monday approaches and work resumes. This psychological pressure can cause greater fatigue on Monday morning.

To overcome Monday blues, it is important to maintain a consistent sleep pattern during the weekends, refrain from excessive drinking and eating, and continue with appropriate exercise.

Additionally, having a positive attitude towards Monday and managing stress through sufficient rest and hobbies over the weekend is also a good approach.

To overcome Monday blues, practicing a few good habits below can be helpful.

1. Maintain a consistent sleep pattern

It is important to go to bed and wake up at similar times even on weekends. A regular sleep pattern stabilizes the biological rhythm and helps you wake up more refreshed on Monday morning.

2. Balanced diet

It is important to maintain a balanced diet even during the weekend. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption and high-calorie foods, and consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

3. Appropriate exercise

It is good to keep the body lively through appropriate exercise even on weekends. Let's move our bodies with simple exercises such as light walking, stretching, or yoga.

4. Adequate fluid intake

Drink enough water even during the weekend to stay hydrated. Dehydration can increase fatigue, so it is recommended to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

5. Stress Management

It is important to find ways to manage stress even during the weekend. Practice your own stress relief methods such as meditation, hobbies, or reading.

6. Preparing for Monday

Preparing for Monday over the weekend can also be helpful. For example, getting your clothes ready in advance or making a to-do list can help you start Monday morning less hurried.

7. Change of mindset

Instead of fearing Monday, it is important to have a positive mindset. Think of it as an opportunity to start a new week, set small goals, and feel a sense of achievement.

How about reviewing your weekend habits so that Mondays no longer feel scary? Small changes can make a big difference. Let's start creating healthy weekend habits from now on.

taesung1120@wikitree.co.kr (Kim Taeseong)

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Don't think of it as necessarily Monday.

I think of it as the start of the day.

A change in perspective is also good.