Surviving Manic Mondays

Monday is already considered the busiest (worst) day of the week, just for the mere fact that you have to go back to work after enjoying a fun filled weekend! Don't you just wish that we could just do away with Monday as the first day of work. It alway seems that every headache at work that happens on a Monday, just seems that much bigger. Managers, bosses, co-workers and yes, customers seem to ask the most prickly of questions on Mondays. It's almost like they start preparing on Friday evening to ask the most unheard unnecessary type of question ever known to mankind. And of course, you're the lucky worker who gets to respond to the question. Mondays are also filled with the customers who are just plain angry at whatever your company has or has not done for them. They're not happy to be doing whatever they're doing in their lives on a Monday, and are happy to have someone or a company where they can direct their anger. Well, you've got to know how to survive the mania of Monday. I've learned to psyche myself out to actually think that Mondays are happy. I wish everyone 'Happy Monday', and yes.. they look at you like you have three heads. I must confess it does take a little time to get used to yourself wishing others a 'Happy Monday'.. and the people around you -get used to hearing it. It really does work. The next step is to already accept that today (Monday) will be filled with challenges that can seem like you're climbing the tallest mountain. Just tell yourself that you'll do whatever it takes to maintain your compsure and everything in your power to help those around you and those you service to be 'happy'. If you begin to try these simple steps, you'll have the tactics for surviving manic Mondays.