Mondays. For some they can be difficult because it is the start to a brand new work week. For others, they relaxed so much over the weekend it is hard to get up on Monday morning. For me it is a fresh new start. A brand new checklist. A brand new week. For me Monday’s motivate me to get a ton done over the next seven days.

My lists are always way more than what one can accomplish in a week, but I always hope and try hard to get it all done.

Lately, I have been working on breastfeeding, a nap schedule and cloth diapers with my son. Throughout the week it gets tougher and tougher, but today, Monday, I feel I can do anything and so far so good. We have used three cloth diapers, he is currently taking his first nap for the day with not too much fussy and we breastfed just a little before his nap. I finished a little of my work work and wrote out my to do list for the week. I am feeling good.

Here are my tips to get motivated on Monday.

Create your list on Sunday: This will help you sleep and be ready to go on Monday morning.

Wake up with a positive attitude: A positive attitude can make any experience easier and more joyful.

You have the entire week: Seven days is a long time, do a little bit everyday.

Time block: This has helped me a ton. I might not get every task done, but I have done a little of the task.

Prioritize: I number my list so I know the things I have to get done this week.

Stay strict: It can be hard but remember the task at hand.

Reward yourself: If you gt all or a majority of the stuff done, take Sunday off, or if you worked really hard one morning, take a nap with your little one.

Those are my tips and tricks to get things done and stay motivated on Mondays.

It feels great to get stuff done. If you do not get everything done this week. There is always next week or the week after that. You did your best and that is all that matters.