Fin. I’m done with it. TGIF and I shall now part ways. Yep, we broke up.
I am all aboard and hitching my wagon to that whole “ain’t life grand train”. I am all about not being this girl anymore.
I don’t know that I’ve ever really hated Mondays. Yeah, it means the end of the far too short weekend. Yes, it’s back to the grind. Still, I was never mad at it. We had our moments though. Let’s be clear on that! LOL!
Then, I started to think about things a bit different. I started to feel like that countdown to Friday was really me just rushing my life along. I didn’t like that feeling. Most of my week was spent at work. That’s five days out of seven. Why have a countdown going for that much of my life only to make myself happy for two, very rushed days? That didn’t jibe with me. My weeks are different now. I spend ALL week with my kids. Our week can be a grind. My son is starting elementary school today and the grind is about to really kick into high gear. He’s got to be at school at 7:50a. He’ll be in some extra curricular activities. My daughter has her classes and activities that will shift according to his new schedule. Then there’s that time I need to squeeze in there to do me. Yep, Monday through Friday is going to be a grind. It’s one that I’m not rushing though.
If watching my babies grow up teaches me anything, it’s that time FLIES! I don’t need to rush it. Um, I’m suddenly the mom of an elementary school student people. Time is FLYING! More than anything, I want it to slow down a bit.
Starting this new phase, my son could NOT be more excited. He’s only talking about all the new friends he’s going to meet. He can’t wait to go to school because “I need to learn, Mommy.” His blind enthusiasm is so innocent. I’m deciding to take a page from his book. He hasn’t had a case of the Mondays and in his world they don’t exist. Every day is just a new day for an awesome adventure, time to learn something new, make new friends and see new things. Ding! That’s how I want to see life. Let me borrow those rose colored glasses! It may seem unrealistic but I am all about seeing the good and the positive. When we focus on the good and positive, we begin to see more of it. That being the case, I say bring it Monday! Tell Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday that I look forward to meeting them too. In due time.
What’s your take on Mondays? It is back to the grind or bring it on!?
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Love this!! It’s so true. I always celebrate Monday & often write a weekly gratitude prompt called Magical Mondays. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I have started to really enjoy Monday quite honestly! Now that my kids are 10, 8, and almost 6, I look forward to getting back to uninterrupted entrepreneurial projects and writing time. I also love the quiet freedom in running a simple errand at 10 am if my coaching schedule allows, as the stores are empty and I can run in and out without the hustle and bustle. Enjoy your Mondays girl…time does fly!!
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I actually don’t hate Mondays too much. They are always busy for me at work and go by pretty fast! Tt’s the middle of the week and when I have slow days that stink for me!
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We do spend an uncomfortable amount of time waiting and not enough time just enjoying what we have now. Beautiful post.
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My life is always a countdown until Wednesday, and then when Wednesday is over, I count down until Sunday. Those are my two favorite days, so I never enjoy the others but rarely, so maybe I should stop doing that. It’s all my brain focuses on.
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When I worked I absolutely loathes Mondays!! I would stress out about them on sunday night and get all worked up. I’m so glad I don’t have that problem anymore!
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I feel like I need to do more enjoying and less waiting for the next thing. I am always planning on the next thing, that I don’t take advantage of what is in front of me.
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You’ve read my mind. 🙂 I don’t mind Mondays, honestly. I feel like its a good “jumpstart”.
Jennifer Twardowski recently posted…The Secret to Being Happy in Any Relationship
Honestly, because I don’t work outside of the home anymore, I hardly even know what day it is, so Monday is just another day to me.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…Crunchy Baked Onion Rings with Panko Crumbs
You know, I’ve actually started to love Mondays, but I think that’s because I love what I do, and I’m also fairly reclusive on the weekends and by Monday morning I’m craving contact with other people.
But I agree, we spend so much time wishing for the future, we don’t enjoy the present.
Girl in Beta recently posted…September Goals (Shocking, I Know)
Mondays feel just like any other day to me.
I don’t dread them, and I don’t feel like I should.
I’m a bring it on person – I have always like MOndays – to me they are a new start to a new week.
Monday is just another day for me honestly. I just take them as they come.
Lisa recently posted…How To Avoid a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad School Year
I never really thought of it that way. I definitely don’t want to wish any more time away, kids are growing too fast!
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I really don’t have a problem with Monday. Each day the sun will come up and I will be here.
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Monday’s don’t really bother me, either. I try to savor each day since they all go by way too quickly.
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My weeks don’t really have a really strong structure so I don’t care all that much what day of the week it is. I used to HATE Mondays when I worked in a stressful corporate job.
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I’m trying to have a better attitude about Mondays. Though I think I’ll always be a TGIF kind of a girl!
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I may be one of the odd ones out there, but I love Mondays! It’s like a new beginning for week. To get everything “right.” Being home with kids, everyday is a grind for me, but I really love Mondays.
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I don’t work out of the home but my husband does and he hates going to work so Mondays are horrible because he has to go to work
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I definitely used to count down to Friday. I still have those weeks where I can’t wait for it to come, but changing my work life and my perspective has definitely helped. I love Mondays now!
I hate Mondays. I would rather be at home with the kids than at work. I know I need to do something about that.
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It almost seems in todays world you have to dread Mondays. I love Mondays just as I love any other day. I get to live my life. I can walk and talk while others can’t. I try to never take a day for granted. Mondays get such negativity when really they are a fresh start, a new week. Uncharted territory! As you were saying why count down 5 days to your 2 days off, enjoy your life 🙂
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i don’t hate any day all the time. but i hate some days often!
I am not fond of Monday’s simply because it is the day I do all of my major chores. It’s such a pia day for me!
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I really don’t mind mondays. I think having a job I love makes it so much easier.
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It makes no difference in my world what day of the week it is. I work everyday and take breaks whenever I want. It is good to be the boss 🙂
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I always dred Monday morning. It means anther long week of work.
This is a really great post. I’ve never really thought of TGIF in such a context before. It’s an interesting thought.
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Hard to beleiev it’s Monday. another work week! another week, seems the last few months flew by!
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Working from home eliminates the TGIF attitude. I used to feel that it sped the days along to Friday much too fast.
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Great viewpoint, it’s hilarious. I say hell no on waiting, let’s go get!
Jordan recently posted…Baked Eggs
I love the quote about always waiting on the next thing. I really used to live like that, counting days until the next weekend or holiday. I’ve made an effort to stop, and the days during the week are much better!
Ha! I love that first picture. It describes most Mondays perfectly.
I dislike monday’s as it’s back to the 9-6 grind at my desk. Can’t wait for a time when I can do all the ideas I’d like to do. My BF is starting training to become a PT so here’s hoping that picks up then no 9-6 for him and we’re closer to helping me find my dream career!
Katie <3
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That is a soberin’ graphic when you think about it. We need to stop waiting and do
I never got into the whole “today is x,y,z day of the week.” It’s just another day and it is what you make of it.
Everyday Living with Chrys recently posted…10 Things Every Woman Should Have With Them
I actually enjoy Mondays 🙂
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I HIGHLY dislike Mondays now. Especially now that school is in session, it’s tough to get back in the grind!
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This post really made me think! Never thought about TGIF like that before.
Tracey recently posted…WTF Wednesday
I too, dread Mondays. I should just start living in the moment though!
Mel Outnumbered recently posted…How Sunology Really Protects You
Monday and I are not friends. I really love sleeping in so when my alarm goes off on Monday morning, I am all kinds of cranky.
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Love this! Such a great reminder that life is what we make it, EVERY day!
I don’t particularly hate Mondays but I don’t hate Sundays because when it arrives means Monday is next lol
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Monday is just another day! I try to take it in stride.
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I wont lie – I never hated Monday’s or Friday’s or Sunday’s. They are all just days to me, and I’d rather just go about my daily routines than worry about it…. This is a great post
Mondays don’t bother me. I live for Thursday though…. come Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal time – I LIVE for Thursday.
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mondays are my busy day. I like to stay focused on that day otherwise the rest of my week falls apart
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That first picture! Perfection!
I think the hardest thing about Mondays is going from a relaxing weekend back to work. You have to mentally (and physically) make the switch. Sometimes it’s harder than others.
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haha! that image is wonderful! I am off on mondays so I look forward to them each week! It’s a weird schedule and I’ve never heard of anyone loving mondays like me – lol.
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First off Camesha, the picture of that woman slumped over is hysterical – I laughed so hard! I used to hate Mondays when I worked for someone else. Now, I jump up to wake to Monday! Great post!
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Wasn’t that picture just hilarious??? LOL!
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It is hilarious! It’s like is Monday REALLY that bad, girl? LOL!
When I first saw that picture, I burst out laughing too! It’s too funny!
You know, I used to hate Mondays too! But, now I am just thankful for another day. Also, I think starting my own business has me looking forward to Mondays now!
Mylah Stanton recently posted…In The Next Five Years
I find the weekends go by so fast. I don’t mind Monday’s but prefer Friday’s.
I admit it, I have been guilty of wishing away time, but now I realize how precious it really is. Thank God for life.
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I’m never prepared for Mondays. 🙂 I try to schedule as little as possible on Mondays, because I’m always overwhelmed somehow.
Great thoughts! I fully believe people should be happy and live in the moment. I mean make plans and stuff but I feel like you should just do it and not make excuses to wait.
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I am happy for each day as well. And if you can make each day a Friday.
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I love Mondays as a restart to my week. I refocus and start an awesome new week!
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What a wonderful post! I remember what it was like to dread Monday’s and be wishing the week away. I don’t any more because I’m living a life I love thank goodness. YAY for Monday’s!
This is a wonderful outlook! I’ve never been a fan of mondays lol, maybe that’s the lazy college student in me 😛 I definitely want to try shifting my outlook though!
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I have always felt the same way! We wish our lives away and then we complain that life is too short!
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I don’t mind Monday’s all that much. I actually find Wednesday’s to be tedious, I always get bored around the middle of the week.
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totally agree. I never look forward to them really, but I also don’t hate it.
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That’s a great outlook! I should try to start looking at the week more positively, but man, I sure do love when Friday rolls around.
I never really thought about it, but the countdown to Friday is exactly what you said, rushing my life away! Although, I do look forward to the weekends for relaxation and no commitments.
I certainly preferred weekends when I was working in-house at a job. I like my work, but given the choice of taking a run when I feel like it and working in my garden or going into an office on a gorgeous day, it’s a no brainer. I haven’t worked on a Monday to Friday schedule in years and neither does my husband, so weekends don’t have the same feel for me as they do for other people. And with kids, there’s even less difference—until school starts. I loved the freedom summer gave us, but I’m ready to settle into a routine. Still, I sometimes miss our lazy mornings. I’ve done my best to schedule our mornings so they are calm, but I’m keeping an eye on the clock, keeping things moving.
Time DOES go by WAY too fast. My firstborn is graduating this year, it’s crazy.
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I’m lucky enough to be in a place where my daughter has Mondays off (she goes to preschool Tues-Fri.) and so I really look forward to Mondays! They’re our day to play together.
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Oh you poor thing, you need a vacation… I use to look forward to the weekends, but that was before kids. Now I just look forward to Mondays so I have the house to myself again except for my 2 youngest, but we have lots of fun.
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I love Mondays! They’re a fresh start and that always feels great!
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LOVE this perspective! I so agree with being happy in the now instead of always waiting for later. Thanks for another great article!
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