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Mondays aren't for dread—they're for decision. This is the day you set
the tone for everything that follows. The day you choose what matters
most and commit to making it happen.
[TEMPLATE: Replace with your Monday philosophy - 3-4 paragraphs]
Most people start Monday reacting—checking email, putting out fires, letting urgency dictate their day. Not you. You're going to start Monday by deciding what success looks like this week. You're going to choose your non-negotiables. You're going to set the standard for the next six days.
This isn't about a perfect plan. It's about clarity. It's about momentum. It's about looking at your calendar and your life and saying: "This matters. This is what I'm committed to. This is what I'm going to make happen."
Because excellence isn't a one-time decision. It's a Monday decision. And then it's a Tuesday decision. And Wednesday. And every single day after that.
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Before you plan the new week, look at what you accomplished last
week. What worked? What didn't? What surprised you? This
10-minute review sets you up for smarter decisions.
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Not 10 goals. Not a mile-long to-do list. Three things that MUST
happen this week for you to call it a win. Write them down.
Schedule them. Protect them.
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Block 2-3 hours of deep work time for each day this week. Treat
these blocks like client meetings—non-negotiable, protected,
sacred.
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Inbox zero. Desktop clean. One tab open. Start the week with a
clear workspace and a clear mind.
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Write one sentence that captures what this week is about. "This
is the week I launch." "This is the week I close the deal."
"This is the week I rest and recharge." Say it out loud. Make it
real.
[TEMPLATE: Replace with your personal Monday story - 3-5 paragraphs]
It was a Monday in [Year]. I was [describe situation]. Most people would have [describe what others would do]. But I chose differently. I decided that Monday morning to [describe what you did].
[What happened as a result? What did you learn? How did this shape your Monday philosophy?]
That's when I learned: Mondays aren't just the start of the week. They're the moment you decide who you're going to be for the next seven days. They're your chance to make it happen—or let it slip away. I choose to make it happen. And I'm guessing you do too.
[Prompt 1:] What does success look like for me this week?
[Prompt 2:] What's the one thing I've been avoiding that I need to tackle this week?
[Prompt 3:] If I could only accomplish three things this week, what would they be?
[Prompt 4:] Who do I need to be this week to hit my goals?
[Prompt 5:] What am I grateful for as I start this new week?
"[Your Monday Mantra Here]"
[TEMPLATE: Replace with your Monday quote or mantra]
Example: "Mondays are for makers. This is my day to decide, commit, and
make it happen."
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