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        Many people find starting work after a break difficult, especially on Mondays . It’s often called ‘Mondayitis’. 

        Mondayitis is a feeling of weariness, apathy and general distress people feel when returning from a holiday, or when starting the Monday working week.

        Try making every day a day of achievement. Results count  – not long hours of effort.

A Handful of Tips to help you overcome Mondayitis

* Prepare for your return

       Before leaving work on a Friday save an enjoyable task to do when you return. A task, and a challenge to look forward to.

       Try to clean up as many of your mundane tasks as possible  before you take your  break.

* Have a complete break

       Reserve your break for pleasant personal tasks.

        Refrain from checking your work cell phone until you get back to work.

        Try to refresh yourself over the break by enjoying your family, sports, hobbies, and  social activities – have fun.

* Early to bed, early to rise

        If possible have a quiet Sunday evening and get a good night sleep.

        Do you remember the old English saying ?

“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a person healthy , wealthy and wise.”

* Have a shot of endorphins

        After a good breakfast have burst of activity.       Go for a power walk, a jog, doing exercises,  cycling, or a swim before arriving at work.

        An early morning cup of coffee often helps while you are thinking about the tasks ahead.

* Get off to a good start

 Arrive early and start work before your colleagues. It’s amazing how much you can get done without interruptions.

        We judge ourselves what we feel capable of doing – others judge us by what we have already achieved.

-Geoffrey Moss(mosssasociates.co.nz)

” Cheerfulness, confidence and a sense of achievement enhances job performance.”

Source: “Secrets for New Managers” first published by Moss Associates, Ltd, New Zealand and Cengage Learning, Asia. Many articles in this book were first published by the Singapore Institute of Management.