I was hanging out with a little kid the other day and we started to talk about Mondays. This is how the conversation went.
Me: Why do you think people hate Mondays?
Kid: Because it’s the beginning of the week
Me: Well, technically Sunday is the beginning of the week
Kid: Oh…ummm
Me: Why else do you think they hate Mondays?
Kid: Because of their job
Me: What do you mean?
Kid: They don’t like what they do
Me: Is that Monday’s fault?
Kid: No, I guess it’s not
The real reason people hate Mondays is more than just the job they do. It’s a sense of not being on track with their purpose and doing what they know they are meant to do. If more people lived life on purpose, Mondays would be looked at as another day of opportunity.
At one point, more than 70% of Americans were not engaged at work, which played a huge factor in the hatred for Monday’s (again, not Monday’s fault). At some point, only so much money and a fancy title will keep you satisfied and happy. Real passion for what you do lies in your purpose. Doing what you are meant to do will take courage, but the journey will be so rewarding.
Here are some ways to make Mondays (and every day) more meaningful.
1. Find and fix the problem
If it’s your job, get a new one. If it’s your boss, get a new one or be your own boss. It’s that simple, there is so much you can do and are capable of. These brave people left the "safety net" of their jobs to follow their purpose.
2. Mix your purpose with your passion
These two things are key for making the most of each day. If your purpose is to help people, mix that with what you love to do. Make a vision for it and don’t stop aiming for it - you will be amazed at what you can do.
3. Hang around people that like Monday’s (and every day)
In this article, Peter Voogd wrote “If you hang around five confident people you will be the sixth. If you hang around five millionaires, you will be the sixth”. To his point, if you hang around five people that love every day, you will be the sixth. So, hang around five people that enjoy Mondays and every day, and you will be the sixth.
4. Set out to help one person every day
This one is huge. We are constantly thinking of the next thing we have to do. Step out and aim to change someone else’s life every day. Here are 25 Ways to help a fellow Human Today.
Life is too amazing to have a hate for any day. Each day is an opportunity, an adventure and exciting journey to do something awesome. If you are unhappy with something in your day, change it - if you can’t change it, change your attitude. Be radical, dare to find what makes you amazing and capable of doing anything.
I challenge you to live your life on purpose and do what you are meant to do. I can guarantee you will never hate Mondays or any other day of the week.
Carpe diem - Have a great Monday!
Charisse Fontes is the founder of Culture Circle and an Executive + People Ops Advisor to founders and leadership teams.
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