- As Robert Greene, in the 33 Strategies of War quotes, “Place yourself in situations where you have to succeed. Burn the boats. Leave no room for retreat.”
You have probably started panicking that it is Monday again, and are all stressed out that this coming week will be like the last. I dare you to be careful because it can be like last week if you do not plan the week strategically.
As Robert Greene, in the 33 Strategies of War quotes, “Place yourself in situations where you have to succeed. Burn the boats. Leave no room for retreat.”
In this regard, use the final hours of the weekend not to mourn its end, but to ignite momentum for Monday.
"It’s totally normal to feel a little down as the weekend winds down. Many people get anxious thinking about the busy week ahead.
Try this strategy this Sunday and see how your week goes. First, Picture yourself walking into Monday with confidence. Then, see your tasks completed, your meetings flowing, your energy high. This primes your brain for action and reduces anxiety.
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Secondly, pick one task that usually slows you down on Monday and do it on Sunday. For example, you can lay out your clothes, draft your to-do list and prepare your breakfast or lunch. This small act creates a sense of control and forward motion.
Thirdly, take 10 minutes to journal. Ask yourself, what did I learn this week? What am I proud of? What do I want to feel by next Friday? This gives your week emotional direction, not just logistical structure.
Instead of drifting into Monday half-prepared, enter with clarity, purpose, and drive—because you have already done the mental work. Sunday becomes the death ground where excuses die and resolve is born.
So, before you surrender to the Sunday slump, remember to plan all the way to the end. Because the week doesn’t begin on Monday, it begins with how you choose to end your Sunday.
