Mondays can be a dreaded day for those who don’t enjoy their job or rely on a regular routine, but they don’t have to be all doom and gloom. Despite its sometimes poor reputation, Monday can also be a day of exciting new beginnings, motivation, and optimism. Here’s why Monday is actually a great day. To begin, Monday is a natural time for fresh starts. It’s the first day of the week, a chance for us to start anew. We can make plans for the coming days and formulate ways to stay motivated (rather than telling ourselves that it’s just the start of the work-week). It’s a time of setting goals and intentions, of believing in our ability to accomplish our objectives. Monday can be a great day to start a new project, plan an event, or take on a challenge. Finally, Monday is a great time for reflection. It’s the start of the week and can be used to reflect on how far we’ve come, how much we’ve achieved and how close we are to reaching our goals. Looking back over the previous week gives us the opportunity to reflect on our successes and our lessons learned. It allows us to see clearly what we’ve done, what plans we didn’t put into action, and how to better prepare for the week ahead. Mondays don’t have to be dreaded days of dreaded obligations - they can be great days to set goals, chart a path forward, and reflect on success. Rather than letting Monday get you down, why not try to make it your own special day?