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Why You Should Love Mondays

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Yes you read that right! Mondays really get a bad rap. Each and every week, countless people complain about them. I am here to convince you that Mondays aren’t so bad. In fact, there are lots of reasons why you should love Mondays.

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  • Why You Should Love Mondays
    • Monday is a great day to “reset”
    • Mondays are for Mini-Goals
    • Meal Plan Monday
    • Mondays are for routines
    • Coffee tastes the best on Mondays
    • Tell me-What’s your Motivation Monday? Mondays-love them or hate them?

Why You Should Love Mondays

Monday is a great day to “reset”

Have a little too much fun last weekend? Maybe slept in and skipped your workout? Enjoyed a little too much pizza and beer with your friends? We’ve all been there. It’s Monday’s job to come around each week and remind you that it’s a great day to reset. A whole new week for a fresh start.

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Mondays are for Mini-Goals

It’s great to have resolutions and monthly goals but sometimes those can be overwhelming. Each Monday, I set a mini goal of something I want to achieve that week. Mini goals are super simple and achievable. Something that you can feel good about on Friday. For example, make it to yoga once this week or bring lunch to work etc.

Meal Plan Monday

So everyone is all about their Sunday #mealprep on insta. Maybe Sundays are too busy for you or frankly you just don’t feel like it. No prob! Monday is a great day to meal plan. While I do like to do some prep, I have never been able to plan out a whole week of meals. I plan 2 days at a time.

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#Mondays love them or hate them? #MotivationMonday what’s yours?

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Mondays are for routines

In reality, Mondays are made for routines. The kids are back at school. Moms and dads are back at work and parenting routines. Being in your regular routine, can make keeping up with healthy routines easier. Run the day or the day runs you.

Coffee tastes the best on Mondays

We may need an extra cup of motivation on Mondays and that’s okay. We got this! New week, new goals.

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Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    02/09/2018 at 4:58 am

    I don’t mind Mondays since they are fresh start to the week- its actually Tuesdays that I find to be challenging! As long as I spend some time over the weekend preparing for the week ahead, then the beginning of the week isn’t too bad. Its weekends that I travel and don’t get enough sleep that make me really thrown off on Mondays.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:04 am

      I agree that weekends are what throw me off!

  2. Wendy says

    02/09/2018 at 7:04 am

    I’ve never liked Mondays, but now that I don’t work in the morning on Mondays, they are so much easier for me to take!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:04 am

      Yes I imagine that does help!

  3. Toni says

    02/09/2018 at 7:35 am

    Mondays are my day to reset for sure and for me they are usually a rest day. Mondays arent soooo bad.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:05 am

      I agree! A great day to reset

  4. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    02/09/2018 at 7:46 am

    I don’t find Mondays are any different than any other day of the week. I have never had a Mon-Fri work schedule. Coffee taste good any day of the week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:08 am

      It sure does!

  5. Coco says

    02/09/2018 at 7:48 am

    LOL. I don’t have a thing against Mondays. It helps that I like my job I guess. I’m usually ready to get back to my healthier eating after weekend indulging!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:08 am

      yes it’s the weekends that do me in

  6. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    02/09/2018 at 8:06 am

    Since I don’t work & don’t have kids, Mondays are kind of neither here nor there for me. And shhhh! I kind of like them because Mr. Judy goes back to work and I get my nice quiet house back, although don’t tell him I told you that.

    Seriously, I’m not sure what I’m gonna do when he retires. Which isn’t that many years away!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:09 am

      Oh right there with you on all of the above!

  7. Kimberly Hatting says

    02/09/2018 at 8:10 am

    Well, this is a breath of fresh air 😉 Mondays get such a bad deal being the day we all have to get back to life (after “relaxing” over the weekend). Thanks for the smile 😉

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:09 am

      Anytime! 🙂 Have a great day

  8. Jenny says

    02/09/2018 at 8:14 am

    I like your attitude!!!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:10 am

      It’s all about the attitude!

  9. [email protected] says

    02/09/2018 at 8:41 am

    Ok, coffee does taste the best on Monday and I do enjoy the routine and setting goals for the week. I really don’t mind Mondays.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:10 am

      I don’t either! I like the routine as well

  10. Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says

    02/09/2018 at 8:49 am

    Mondays are slowly becoming my favorite day of the work week! It’s a nice time to set your goals and make a to do list for the next week.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 9:10 am

      Yes exactly!

  11. Mikki says

    02/09/2018 at 9:17 am

    I totally agree. I take time to rest on Sundays, so Monday’s usually pretty good for me. And yes, coffee always seems to taste great on Mondays.. heck, what am I talking about.. coffee tastes amazing all the time. LOL!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 10:50 am

      well I have to agree with that!

  12. Chelsea says

    02/09/2018 at 10:09 am

    I love Monday’s too! I absolutely love the idea of a fresh start and we luckily can get one each and every week! 🙂

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 10:53 am

      yes we do!

  13. Rebecca says

    02/09/2018 at 10:16 am

    haha this is a great reminder! Monday is definitely a fresh start that happens pretty frequently

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/09/2018 at 10:53 am

      It sure is!

  14. Chaitali says

    02/09/2018 at 11:04 am

    Ha, I generally hate Mondays 🙂 But I love the one about coffee tasting better on Mondays, so true!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:01 pm

      Indeed it is!

  15. The Accidental Marathoner says

    02/09/2018 at 11:11 am

    Since I work weekends, nights, and holidays, the specific day of the week means little to me. Every day is a new day!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:10 pm

      Good point! Not everyone is on the same schedule

  16. Jennifer @ Fit Nana says

    02/09/2018 at 11:23 am

    I actually love Mondays for quite a few of those reasons! It’s the start of a fresh new week and anything can happen! I especially appreciate that “mini-goal” idea. That’s such a great way to look at life and get motivated! I also love crossing things off my to-do list on Mondays. Makes me feel so accomplished and prepared for the rest of the week. haha!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:11 pm

      Oh yes I am a bit to do list maker as well!

  17. Amy Gorin says

    02/09/2018 at 12:33 pm

    I love Mondays! What great advice here.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks! They aren’t as bad as they are cracked up to be

  18. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    02/09/2018 at 12:36 pm

    Mondays always make me feel like I’m staring fresh!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:12 pm

      Yes me too!

  19. Rachel says

    02/09/2018 at 1:46 pm

    I do like Mondays. I really don’t like Sundays, though. I feel like Sundays are the death of the weekend whereas Mondays are a fresh start! Odd, I know…

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:13 pm

      For some reason, I am always running around on Sundays trying to get things done

  20. Ana says

    02/09/2018 at 2:19 pm

    I like Mondays, I’m just not a huge fan of Monday at 6 am.

    I do love that Monday is the reset for the week, and agree with you, I set weekly goals each Monday.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:13 pm

      Well I did not say I loved 6 am!!

  21. Hannah says

    02/09/2018 at 2:35 pm

    I agree Mondays are great for getting back to routine. I also do a lot of planning for the week on Monday – I think a cup of coffee and my planner is a great way to start the week 😉

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:15 pm

      Yes exactly!

  22. Abbey Sharp says

    02/09/2018 at 5:13 pm

    These are great points! Is it weird that now I can’t wait till monday?

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:21 pm

      ha ha have a great one!

  23. Summer @ summer-price says

    02/09/2018 at 8:56 pm

    I don’t mind Monday’s either actually. I am usually refreshed from the weekend and ready to get started with my weekly & goals. I usually set weekly goals and enjoy doing that Monday morning as part of my ritual.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:22 pm

      Yes me too and find it really helpful

  24. Jenn says

    02/09/2018 at 9:01 pm

    Mondays are fine. I struggle with Sundays and Tuesdays. I don’t know why. I feel like Monday lulls me into a false sense of security.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:22 pm

      ha interesting! Sundays I feel like I run around a lot trying to shop and prep and do laundry

  25. Natalie says

    02/10/2018 at 10:21 am

    I have absolutely nothing against Mondays 😀 Actually I love Mondays. I’m always super productive on Monday, it’s like fresh start each week and great day for making serious decisions.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:26 pm

      Yes I totally agree!

  26. Susie | Mile High Dreamers says

    02/10/2018 at 1:37 pm

    I love this! Because I love Mondays too. I think it’s all about your mindset. Just being grateful that you get to wake up and experience another day should put you in a good mood. It’s all about how you choose to take on the day!
    And I really love the idea of Monday being a clean slate every week!

    Susie | http://milehighdreamers.com

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/10/2018 at 3:27 pm

      I picture you sprinting out of bed everyday!

  27. Esther says

    02/11/2018 at 1:36 am

    Yes! As much as I don’t want Mondays to always come since I enjoy the weekend, I do enjoy a fresh start each week!

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/11/2018 at 9:09 am

      A fresh start is good!

  28. Megan @ Meg Go Run says

    02/11/2018 at 8:23 am

    I love Mondays! I don’t teach piano lessons after work on Mondays, so it is a day I get to go home right after work and just relax. I am also very productive on Mondays due to having the weekend to recharge.

    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/11/2018 at 9:12 am

      Yes exactly!

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