Mondays

Hello Loves, and a very Happy Monday to you all.
A bright fresh start to a new week.

I know what you may be thinking: "Mondays are the worst! It's five whole days until the weekend, and I still don't feel rested!" You want to know how I know that at least some of you feel that way? Because it's how I feel. But, while pondering what to write about in today's post, I realized something: Mondays can either be full of dread, or full of promise. And that choice is mine. But how do I choose the latter? For me, what gets me pumped are challenges. When I was younger, I used to get my mum to time how long it would take me to take a shower, and get ready for bed. I think my record was around two minutes (pretty impressive if I do say so myself!) This not only made a boring task more fun, but also allowed me extra time for reading, or whatever suited my fancy before having to actually go to sleep. Another challenge I heard was to make your bed every morning. Not quite sure how or when I developed the habit, but I now make my bed every morning, as soon as I get up.
Now, why am I telling you this? Because this week, I have a challenge for you, and for me. Ready for it? Here it is: Every day this week, I challenge you and myself not to check any mobile device, computer, tablet, or any electrical device, until you are dressed, have teeth brushed, face washed, hair done, and any other part of your morning routine. If you really want to step it up, and if your job allows, don't check Facebook, Instagram, e-mails, or any other social media until you are done everything you need to do in the day. Think of it as a way to clear your mind and make it ready and sharp for the tasks at hand, making you better able to focus your attention on the things going on in the moment they happen. Who knows? You might actually enjoy the reprieve from constantly knowing and hearing about what others are doing, and you might feel more appreciative of the "live action" things right in front of you.

Remember, it's just for a week. I'm not even saying a whole week. Just until Saturday. I think we can do that, don't you?

You hold me accountable too, okay? You can write to me in the comments, or e-mail me.
I'd also like to use this week as a kind of trial run. I was thinking that maybe, at the beginning of each week, I'd have a new challenge for us. At the end of the week, maybe I'll write saying how it went. Feel free to send me your ideas and opinions; I'd love to hear them!



Stay strong, and I wish you well.

-Morrigan Shay