Good Morning Everyone we hope you had a great long weekend! Now let’s jump into today’s newsletter!
Monday morning hits different when you actually pause to think about what made your weekend feel good. Most of us roll from Sunday night into Monday morning without connecting the dots between what recharged us and what we need to carry forward. But here’s the thing: Your weekend just gave you a masterclass in what your mind and body actually crave.
Take Stock of Your Recharge Moments
Before you dive headfirst into your week, spend five minutes doing a weekend audit. What moments made you feel most alive? Maybe it was:
• That extra hour of sleep that left you feeling human again.
• The impromptu coffee date with a friend that turned into a three-hour conversation.
• Finally tackling that creative project you’ve been putting off.
• The long walk where you actually noticed the trees changing .
• Cooking a real meal instead of heating up leftovers.
• Reading without checking your phone every few minutes.
Notice what’s on your list. These aren’t random feel-good moments — they’re clues about what your nervous system needs to function at its best.
The Weekday Integration Challenge
Now comes the practical part: how do you smuggle these good vibes into your Tuesday afternoon slump or Wednesday morning chaos? The secret isn’t trying to recreate your entire weekend vibe (because, reality), but rather identifying the essence of what worked and finding micro-ways to weave it in.
If connection recharged you, consider:
• Scheduling actual lunch plans instead of eating at your desk.
• Taking walking meetings when possible.
• Sending one genuine check-in text to someone who matters.
If movement was your magic ingredient:
• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Walking to grab coffee instead of making it in the office.
• Doing five minutes of stretching between meetings.
If rest and space recharged you:
• Building in 10-minute buffers between back-to-back calls .
• Taking actual breaks instead of scrolling through your phone.
• Creating a wind-down ritual for the end of your workday.
.Your One-Thing Focus
Here’s your homework: pick one element from your weekend recharge list and commit to incorporating it into this week in some small way. Not five things, not a complete life overhaul — just one thing. Maybe it’s a 15-minute morning walk, maybe it’s actually eating lunch away from your computer, maybe it’s calling someone who makes you laugh.
Your weekend self already figured out what you need. Now it’s time to let your weekday self in on the secret.
We hope you have a great day and we will see you all tomorrow!
The Casual Workweek