🤯Why do Mondays feel like a mini-apocalypse?
Let's be honest. For most of us, Monday doesn't feel like a "fresh start."
It feels more like:
- 38 unread emails
- 4 Zoom calls by noon
- 1 existential crisis before your first sip of coffee
You're technically rested after the weekend… but already feel behind.
📘So what is a Bare Minimum Monday?
Bare Minimum Monday is not about being lazy — it's about being gentle.
It's a mindset where you give yourself permission to:
- do only what's essential
- slow down intentionally
- start the week without panic, urgency, or guilt
Ask yourself: "What do I really need to do today to feel grounded?"
🔄Where did it come from?
The term was coined by Marisa Jo Mayes, a former medical device sales rep. After burning out, she began building in soft, low-pressure starts to her week — and shared the idea on TikTok. It went viral.
🧠Why did it resonate so deeply?
Because most of us are operating in survival mode.
Bare Minimum Monday became a quiet rebellion against a culture of pressure and panic — especially on Mondays.
✅What does a Bare Minimum Monday look like?
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Choose just 1–3 priority tasks
Ask: "What would make me feel calm if I finished only this today?"
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Start slow and soft
Begin with silence, music, journaling — not email or Slack.
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Avoid morning meetings
Protect your time. Let your nervous system arrive before your calendar takes over.
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Make space for you
Even 10 minutes of stillness can set the tone.
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Say no to "one more thing"
Enough is enough. That's the art of Bare Minimum Monday.
💬Isn't that just being unmotivated?
No — it's about choosing intentional action over forced momentum. And ironically, many report being more productive the rest of the week after starting softly.
⚠️What if my job doesn't allow this?
Not all workplaces are flexible. But if Bare Minimum Monday feels like your only coping mechanism, it may be time to explore career alignment.
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- Explore career paths that don't demand constant hustle
✨A new Monday is possible
Imagine starting the week without panic. Without dread. With purpose and peace.
That Monday starts with less — not because you're lazy, but because you're ready to lead your life your way.