Enjoying Bare Minimum Monday Strategy, So Your Monday Can Stay Productive and Stress-Free

Kapanlagi.com - 'I Hate Monday' may be an expression that really relates to office workers. After a relaxing time during the weekend, Monday feels so intimidating and can cause stress because you have to go back to various activities. Especially for office workers who still have to work on Saturdays, the weekend feels insufficient, right?

This phenomenon then gave rise to the Bare Minimum Monday trend among Gen Z in the working world. So, this trend is a habit that allows you to work more relaxed on Monday in order to maintain mental health and of course, be stress-free.

But, Bare Minimum Monday doesn't mean being lazy! Here's the strategy to stay productive.

1. Make Any Plans That Need to be Done the Night Before

Make a work plan. (c) Shutterstock/Kaspars Grinvalds

To make your Monday more efficient, save energy and reduce drama, try making a work plan the night before. Check your emails and tasks that have come in, then prioritize them.

For tasks that are nearing the deadline, they can be included in the list of tasks that must be completed on the same day. Meanwhile, for timelines that are still a bit far, they can be added to the queue for the next day. Increase brainstorming and find fresh ideas on Monday to be more prepared throughout the weekend.

2. Prepare Energy to Face the Day

Routine exercise. (c) Shutterstock/TimeImage Production

Welcoming Monday morning, prepare the energy needed to face the day. Avoid waking up late as much as possible so you have enough time to set the mood and prepare yourself to be more energetic.

Try waking up earlier and doing light exercise, which is very good for making the body feel fresher, improving concentration, and maintaining health. You can also enjoy a balanced nutritious breakfast and sip your favorite coffee in the morning, which can be a mood booster. To work more enthusiastically, you can also play your favorite music playlist.

3. Time Management to Finish Work as Efficiently as Possible

Managing work well. (c) Shutterstock/Wayhome Studio

Feeling lazy facing Monday often makes you waste time daydreaming, scrolling through social media, or even replying to friends' chats in WhatsApp Group. Oops, this habit can make time wasted and make the workload even heavier because you have to rush to meet the approaching deadline.

Try to do proper time management so that work can be finished efficiently. For example, set a target time to complete 1 easy task within 30 minutes - 1 hour. If you have been focusing on work for 3 hours, take a 15-minute break to minimize stress, for example, by briefly opening social media. But, remember not to forget about time!

4. Apply Bare Minimum Monday to Other Activities

Take advantage of technology. (c) Shutterstock/BongkarnGraphic

To live with minimal stress, Bare Minimum Monday can also be applied to other aspects of activities! For example, by getting used to making life more practical by utilizing technology, so you don't have to waste energy on things that can actually be easily solved.

If there are many daily needs that run out, there's no need to bother going shopping outside the house, just use the delivery order service. The same goes for suddenly remembering unpaid monthly bills. No need to panic, just open the DANA application that provides various bill payment features such as electricity, water, e-Samsat, internet, cable TV, passports, and many more.

With just one application, you can easily pay various bills without having to install multiple applications. You can even pay while lying down! So, no need to stress and drain your energy for things that can be made simpler, right! With DANA, let's make your Monday productive and stress-free!

So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and download and install DANA on your smartphone as a solution for a more practical life!

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