If you read my last article on how I spend the first hour at work (here) you’ll know that I’m sort of obsessed with making use of the first hour of the day on a Monday. How do you feel on a Sunday evening? Are you always prepared for the next day?
I know that even if you love your job, you can sometimes feel a little behind on a Monday and not sure how to catch up and keep yourself on track, but don’t worry. You can take some serious inspiration from women who already have busy and stressful lives and the rituals they swear by to make Monday their most successful day of the week.
1. Dance like nobody’s watching
Jenn Tardif is a yoga teacher and the founder of 3rd Ritual, as such she recognizes the importance of movement in the morning. It’s important to make time to move your body, especially if you spend all day sitting down. She told Mind Body Green, “It’s nice to move your body in the morning, or whenever you have a moment of solitude and give yourself permission to move freely without inhibition. Put on a favorite song, let loose and if that doesn’t come easily try closing your eyes.”
To try Jen’s morning routine, get yourself out of bed, put your headphones on and move your body. You’ll find that you feel a lot more energized for the day and ready to take anything on. Dance for ten minutes before you go about your daily routine. It’ll make a difference.
@jenntardif
3. Dress to impress
Hawa Arsala is a Creative Director who has art directed beautiful films and shoots for the likes of Gucci. “I dress for myself. It’s a very important morning ritual for me to construct something based on my mood and what materials I want to encase my body.” Hawa told The Cut. And she’s right. If you want to feel your most powerful, you need to make power dressing part of your routine.
To embrace Hawa’s morning routine, you need to edit your wardrobe a bit. Make sure the pieces you have truly reflect you and enhance you. It’s always better to have options ready the night before, so your Monday morning can be smooth and you can pick pieces easily. Check out what London girls are wearing and copy some of their best-loved pieces here.
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