Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning.
And Now We Begin…for Real
Have you been a bit discombobulated these last few days? I think many people have been a little disoriented with the holidays happening over the last few weeks and with Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on a Tuesday. It’s been difficult to remember what day it actually is. Please don’t tell me it’s only been me.
Admit it. Have you asked anyone or thought to yourself, “What day is it?”
Last week the new year officially began but it seemed like many people didn’t really “start” their new year until today – the first Monday of 2019. Today begins the first full week and it sort of feels like it counts now. It’s almost like the last few days since the ball dropped have been those first few frames you lazily throw a few balls down the alley while your friends are putting on their bowling shoes and finding the perfect ball; you were practicing but it didn’t really count, right?
What Will Be Different?
Is your alarm set for 15 minutes earlier than last year? Are your clothes laid out for the gym or work? Do you have a “to do list” started? Are your goals somewhere visible, in writing? Do you have an idea of how you will reward yourself when you accomplish your goals? Will you make that extra phone call, send that additional email, or knock on one more door?
It’s not uncommon for the best football coaches to have the first 10 or 15 plays of every game scripted ahead of time so they can prepare both physically and mentally for how they will begin the game. Actors rehearse for weeks before “Opening Night.” Politicians, priests and public speakers write, re-write and review their messages they plan to share with their constituents or congregation over and over again, sometimes right up until they walk on stage, to make sure they are able to deliver their words with passion and enthusiasm.
Are you ready for the new year? Ready to make it amazing? Ready to be your best? Ready to build relationships, solve problems, and have fun?
It’s time to get to work.
Welcome to the first Monday of the rest of your year.
Photo courtesy of Mikito Tateisi