A Case of the Mondays

"...symptoms of a useless or horrible Monday morning after returning from the weekend..." - Urban Dictionary

   No matter how great the weekend was, it is still back to the "real world" on Monday morning.  Who really likes Mondays, anyway?  Not me.  This morning I woke up with a bad case of The Mondays, and I'm sure I'm not alone!  Tired, unmotivated, feeling a little sick?  Yep, that's me.  And since no one should have to suffer through The Mondays all day, here's what I do to fight the symptoms:

1. Coffee - it's hard to feel tired when you're full of caffeine.  And even if you don't usually drink coffee, a case of The Mondays is a good reason to make an exception.
2. Give yourself something to look forward to - pack a great lunch, make plans to see friends or exercise after work, wear a great outfit...  Any little fun thing to make work more bearable!
3. Work on a project you enjoy - for instance, today I'm going to take a break from filing (oh, the glorious life of an intern!) and do a little website criticism.  My English major heart loves editing and websites are a big part of a company's PR, so this project combines several things I like into one not-so-bad project.
4. Get out of the office, even just for a few minutes - look for an excuse to run an errand, or eat lunch outside of the office.  Fresh air always gets me in a better mood!
5. Listen to music... if you're allowed to - I can always relate to Duffy's "Mercy" on a Monday!  But if you really want something that fits your case of The Mondays... check these guys out. (Disclaimer: I haven't listened to their music. Yet.)
6. Take a break and watch videos of cute animals - I recommend the whistling golden retriever for cuteness or the bacon dog for laughs.
7. If all else fails, remind yourself that it won't last forever, and tomorrow won't be Monday.  And you'll be one day closer to the weekend!