With only twelve Mondays left in the 2024-2025 school calendar, students are starting to count down the year by this dreaded first school day. Mondays, of course, have their assortment of negative stereotypes. However, despite the characterizations of the hated weekday, Mondays are actually not as horrible as they are made out to be. So, in honor of the shortening number of Mondays left this year, here are twelve reasons why Mondays are, in fact, NOT the worst days of the week.
- It’s a fresh start.
Instead of seeing Mondays as a frustrating start, you can view them as a clean slate to set goals for the week ahead. The potential to start fresh can motivate you and set a good standard for the week ahead. Any rough tests, friend group drama, or weekend worries can be reset and put behind you.
- You are well rested.
After a weekend of rest, you’ll wake up on Monday feeling recharged. Your energy levels are higher, you’ve had time to catch up on sleep, and you’ll have recharged from the last long five day week of work. Mondays shouldn’t receive this drowsy stereotype when, in all actuality, you’re likely better rested than any other school day.
- It’s the perfect day for a coffee!
Whether NASH students like admitting it or not, many students walk into school Monday mornings with a Starbucks, an energy drink, or any other assortment of caffeine. Starting the week off with a boost, especially if it’s a warm cup in your hands in the freezing parking lot, is the best way to use a Monday.
- Small talk is easier after the weekend.
Small talk with teachers, lunchmates, or the person who you sit beside in English is the most full and entertaining after a weekend. Monday is the first opportunity to rehash the game, tell your random stories, or just listen to your friend’s weekend adventures.
- There are fewer distractions.
Mondays tend to be quieter in terms of social distractions. Many people are still settling into the week, so there’s less noise and fewer interruptions. With the increased concentration that comes with the quiet sound of people readjusting, you can take advantage of Monday and be more productive early in the week.
- You have opportunities for a sense of accomplishment.
On Monday, you can start working on tasks and even get ahead. They give you the chance to organize your week. Finishing even small tasks can give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence. The way you start the week is important, so Mondays are just dormant opportunities. Not only have you accomplished a lot and successfully used your extra energy and rest, but this feeling of success early on can carry over to the rest of the, more miserable, days.
- Thursdays are worse.
Thursdays are, by far, worse than Mondays. Jam-packed with tests and tantalizingly far from the weekend, Thursdays are draining. There is no more weekend reserve of energy. The Monday motivation is gone, and, instead, you’ll find yourself praying and waiting on the next day.
- Traffic is lighter.
Mondays often have lighter traffic than other weekdays. Many people don’t start their week until later in the day, which means fewer cars on the road. The roads are empty and people are staying home, staying at school, or they’re at work. So, when you’re in a rush, Monday is your best bet.
- Stores and gyms are emptier.
If you need to run errands or go to the gym, Mondays can be an ideal day. Still calming down from the weekends, most people are busy with work or school. On a Monday, you’ll be swarmed by fewer crowds. Whether you’re picking up groceries or getting a workout in, fewer people means you have the space to yourself.
- You have fewer tests.
Mondays are typically (hopefully) free of tests and exams, which means less pressure at the start of the week. This gives you time to ease into the school ahead without worrying about immediate academic overload and exhaustion. It’s a day when you can focus on learning, readjusting, and preparation rather than having to cram or stress about tests.
- You are able to see your friends after the weekend.
After spending the weekend apart, Monday is a nice slow social time. You can share stories, catch up on events, and enjoy your friends. Any drama has calmed down over the weekend, and Saturday adventures can be rehashed.
12. Lots of school breaks occur on Mondays.
Many school holidays and breaks are scheduled on Mondays, giving you an opportunity to relax and recharge. They are days that often become a part of longer weekends without the weight of schoolwork. Thursdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, however, are rarely rest days.
