Pro Cheer Advice: How to Start Your Week With Less Stress

Monday is considered to be the most dreadful day of our week. Not only because it’s a stopper to our relaxed weekends, but also because it’s when we cram on finishing the tasks that we left off from last week.

However, feeling stressed on Mondays should not be a default situation for all of us. In this article, you’ll learn different strategies on how to make your Mondays more enjoyable just like any day of the week.

1. Visualize a stress-free week

Set good intentions for the entire week. Imagine yourself keeping a relaxed demeanor as you finish all your weekday tasks. Make a plan of what you should do to regain happiness when any form of negativity comes your way.

2. Breathe deeply for more energy

If you feel overwhelmed by your piled responsibilities during Mondays, you might get drained and out of focus. In this case, take time to do simple breathing exercises so you can regain calmness and strength.

3. Spend your Monday mornings relaxed

Don’t rush your mornings. It’s best that you should sleep early on a Sunday night so you can wake up early the next day. This will give you more time to finish your morning routine and move on with your next tasks without pressure.

4. Practice gratitude

Make a habit of showing gratitude after you wake up. You may offer a prayer or greet your partner with a good morning smile. Others suggest meditation under the early morning glow while enjoying a cup of tea.

5. Exercise

Aside from doing breathing exercises to boost your Monday energy, it’s also good to do your fitness routine during the first week’s morning. Just remember to get the recommended hours of sleep the night before so you won’t incur more stress as you workout.

6. Eat a balanced meal

After you’ve finished your morning routines, serve yourself a healthy and filling meal. As mentioned, sleep early and wake up early so you’ll have enough time to do everything including breakfast preparations. This is a good strategy to help you avoid ordering takeout or fast food.

7. Aim to get everything done on Fridays

Do you have plenty of time before your Friday ends? Use those free hours to do all your preparations and tasks for the next week so that your workload lightens up. You can also use your free Friday time for weekend tasks such as taking a trip to the grocery or meal prep.

8. Avoid your email inbox during weekends

Reading weekday emails during weekends will only add worry to your personal time, especially if those emails contain urgent matters. That worry will also turn into weekday stress. As much as possible, don’t open your email inbox. Turn off the notifications if you have to. But if you’re expecting to receive a highly important email during the weekends, make an exception.

9. Add a little weekend fun into Mondays

Just because your weekend is over doesn’t mean that you can no longer do some form of enjoyment during Mondays or weekdays. You can invite a friend or your partner to eat outside. Otherwise, pick something you failed to do last weekend as your weekday fun.

10. Take breaks

Learn to take notice if you feel stressed. Then, take breaks to calm yourself again. If you’re at your workplace, school, or home and you feel suffocated, visit the park, beach, or somewhere else calming for a breather.

Starting your Monday with little to no stress is very important as a current or aspiring pro cheerleader. This strategy has a major influence on your mental, physical, and emotional health throughout the week. If you start your week relaxed and optimistic, you’ll have plenty of energy and endurance to fulfill all of your personal and pro cheer responsibilities.

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