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Career, Cubicle Life · April 10, 2017

Ten Must Use Workplace Commandments of Mondays


Ten Must Use Workplace Commandments of Mondays

In a series of posts, I am sharing why we should all be embracing Mondays instead of looking at it negatively. Next up is Ten Must Use Workplace Commandments of Mondays.

We’ve already gone over why most of us don’t like Mondays. I’ve also written about the reasons why I look forward to Mondays. In order to start to get into the habit of making Mondays work, we have to start at work.

As a working mom or dad, you spend a great amount of time in the office. So I’ve come up with ten must use workplace commandments of Mondays to assist in helping to make the first day of the week a good one.

1. Thou Shalt Not Let Negative Nancy Get You Down

You should always try to stay away from Negative Nancy or Negative Ned in the office, but especially so on Mondays. One conversation with them and they will have your smile turned into a frown. Don’t do it.

2. Thou Shalt Institute Positive Self Talk

Positive self talk can help improve your mood, boost your spirits, and aid in you having a good day. While getting ready for work, put it into use. Give yourself a pep talk. Vocalize the things you want to accomplish during the week. Encourage and motivate yourself with words and inspiration. This can help you walk into the office on Monday with more swag.

Say no to Manic Mondays and yes to starting your week off right.

3. Thou Shalt Use a Planner

I am not sure if you are a planner type, but for those who are visually inclined, using planners can help you rock your week. With the use of stickers and other visual aids, it can help keep you organized, on time, and looking forward to activities.

4. Thou Shalt Be an Influencer

Us working moms and dads influence our kids in many ways. The way you look at things and address them with your manner and attitude can directly reflect in your children. If we look down on Mondays, chances are our kids will too, so if you have to fake it ’til you make it for Mondays, that is a major key.

This is also true for those we work with. You will be surprised at how you handle your Mondays can help influence others. Try it out and see.

5. Thou Shalt Be Mogul Minded

Do you think moguls like Oprah, Bill Gates, and the like sit Mondays out? Probably not. So if you want to be a mogul, you gotta think (and act) like one. On the job and off.

6. Thou Shalt Start The Week Like You End the Week

Mondays and Fridays are bookends to the workweek. How you start it and finish it is important to your performance. Act accordingly.

7. Thou Shalt Have a Playlist

To help your Mondays rock while at work, create a playlist of motivating and encouraging music to help you throughout your day.

8. Thou Shalt Have Monday Encouragers

Get a group of coworkers to help each other to start the week off on a positive note. You all can assist in making sure Mondays (and the rest of the week) go well for one another.

9. Thou Shalt Not Make Important Decisions on Mondays

If Mondays are not your thing, try not to make important decisions that have long term repercussions on Mondays at work. Also, try not to schedule important meetings or deadlines on a Monday.

10. Thou Shall Use Mondays as a Reward

At the completion of each Monday at work, add a marble to a jar or vase for every Monday that you use to its fullest. When the jar is 1/3rd full, give yourself a small reward. When the jar is 1/2 full, give yourself a bigger reward. And when the jar is full, why, go all out. This could be the visual stimulation you need to help you be more Monday Minded.

Workplace commandments are needed, especially where Mondays are concerned. Now, are you ready to rock your week?


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Comments

  1. Charlotte @ What Charlotte Baked says

    April 14, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I love this! I need to start a reward jar for successful Mondays too 🙂 And I’m totally going to get making my Monday Motivation playlist on Spotify and blast it on the way to work in the car!

    I definitely think the no meetings on Mondays rule is a good one – I always feel like I need a day to settle back in behind my desk before I start talking to clients again.

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    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Monday playlists are the best. They can truly transform your mood.

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Job well done, daughter!
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You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
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