Monday Morning Blues

People write me all the time telling me how much they stressed out on Monday - like the song says, Monday, Monday can't stand that day -- just because it was "Monday."One lady said she thought every Monday she was pregnant because she had morning sickness on the way to work. I wrote him back and asked her why? She said "I get so nauseated on the way to work now cause I can't stand it there! I feel like I'm gonna get sick even as I get ready for work!" And that's a Crappy way to start the week, I thought. And this woman's NOT alone!!

It's estimated that about 65% of ALL people suffer from what's known as "Monday Morning Blues." This means that about 65 out of every 100 cars you see on the drive to work have a driver at the wheel that feels sick enough to turn the car around and just go home, put on that old T-shirt and be stress-free!

I've had people tell me that doing mundane thing around the house on Monday sends their blood pressure through the roof. I suppose no matter who you are, obstacles and challenges will be tossed in your way. Stressful situations happen to all of us and pressure is a personal thing. Remember it's not what happens to us, it's how we react to what has happened.

It can be our stumbling block or our stepping stone. You can't control the universe, but you can control your thoughts and reactions. The key is to acknowledge and confront our fears, our anxiety and our worries because when we do, and we begin to realize that we are capable of handling them. You are the master of your own fate. Your mind controls your body so you control your mind. Good things in, good things breathe out. Don't get stuck, you take control and take those baby steps forward. The more you do it, the more confident you will become and your mind healing will chase those Monday Morning Blues away.

Doing our daily mind healing rituals is just as important as our physical rituals. Maybe even more important. If you believe you can, then you can. Do whatever it takes to chase those blues away and have your best life now. It helps in clearing the chaos of your mind and in cleaning out the cobwebs. If you need talk, just email me or IM me. Together we can make a difference in understanding depression. Be happy, don't worry!