The Psychology of Monday | Praise Podcast - Christian Podcasting Network

Mondays have a bad reputation. Today we look at the science behind it all. Tune in! Links mentioned are at MoMo634.substack.com under the episode.

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00:00:01 --> 00:00:04 Mondays are almost universally panned.

00:00:04 --> 00:00:08 In this episode, we debunk top Monday myths.

00:00:08 --> 00:00:09 Tune in.

00:00:12 --> 00:00:20 Hello and welcome to MoMo634, the daily podcast chock full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

00:00:21 --> 00:00:26 MoMo634, motivational moments just for today.

00:00:43 --> 00:00:50 If Mondays were a Facebook relationship status, we'd probably define it as, it's complicated.

00:00:51 --> 00:00:59 Many have tried to unravel our feelings toward the day, and it boils down to a few main issues, three of which I'll cover in this episode.

00:01:00 --> 00:01:04 Circadian Rhythms We have a weekday rhythm and a weekend rhythm.

00:01:05 --> 00:01:11 Much like jet lag, we haven't completely acclimatized to the weekend rhythm when suddenly it's yanked away.

00:01:13 --> 00:01:19 Some suggest keeping the same weekday rhythm on the weekend to combat this particular type of fatigue.

00:01:20 --> 00:01:23 Personally, I give that one a hard pass.

00:01:23 --> 00:01:34 In our last two bonus episodes for premium subscribers, I've talked about weekend family rituals and traditions, as well as help in constructing better sleep practices.

00:01:34 --> 00:01:44 I'm happy to report that my Saturday night to Sunday morning sleep was a success, even with the time change, thanks to tips found under the episode Sweet Sleep.

00:01:45 --> 00:01:57 I've also linked the episode Don't Know Much About Science Books under this episode because aromatherapy has played a huge role in my personal mood management plan for well over 20 years.

00:01:58 --> 00:02:05 Another reason cited by experts for the bad rap Monday gets stems from dissatisfaction with our jobs.

00:02:05 --> 00:02:12 The more we dislike our jobs or the people associated with it, the more we dislike going back after a break.

00:02:13 --> 00:02:17 A third reason has to do with varying degrees of social anxiety.

00:02:18 --> 00:02:24 Some of us thrive on social interaction, so we look forward to getting back to work and interacting with others.

00:02:24 --> 00:02:27 But for those with social anxiety, we dread it.

00:02:29 --> 00:02:35 Though talking about holidays and feast days, Romans 14 verse 5 sums it up like this.

00:02:36 --> 00:02:42 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike.

00:02:42 --> 00:02:45 Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

00:02:47 --> 00:02:52 Love it, hate it or indifferent, we all fall into one category or the other.

00:02:53 --> 00:02:55 If you fall into one of the two latter camps,

00:02:55 --> 00:02:59 Flip the script as we discussed in the episode of the same name recently.

00:03:00 --> 00:03:09 Either normalize your routine or use the tips linked in the episodes today to create a better one and prepare your attitude the night before.

00:03:10 --> 00:03:14 Our meme for today says, Mondays are what you make of them.

00:03:14 --> 00:03:16 Make today awesome!

00:03:17 --> 00:03:20 If you have tips for Monday, share them in the comments below.

00:03:21 --> 00:03:29 Also, I'm linking the episode, Hey, Wait a Minute, about the new Motivational Minute series that we're rolling out today.

00:03:30 --> 00:03:36 Thanks for listening to MoMo634, Motivational Moments, just for today.

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