House of Klaus

Motivation Monday is about interrupting anxiety by completing a simple checklist the night before a big day.

Pick out work clothes

Pick out all of the complete outfits that you will need for the next day. This is also effective if you are working from home, or you’re packing an exercise outfit to take with you. Down to socks, pick it out.

Set out coordinating accessories

Set out any coordinating accessories, like earrings, or even things that you were taking to work that are out of the ordinary. I don’t leave myself a note for these things, I put them in a bag and set them by the door, or better yet put them in my car for the next day.

Pack lunch or water

Packing lunches for the household or even just filling your water bottle is going to be such a such a time-saving task. I take a water bottle with me where ever I go. Firstly, because we use the zero water filter, but also because I don’t want to be stuck cranky and thirsty somewhere.

Voice something you’re grateful for

The night before a busy day, I always remind myself that gratitude interrupts anxiety. You can voice this to somebody else in your house, or to yourself, making it part of your nightly routine. There’s so much to be thankful for and it really helps us remember why we have such busy days.

5-15 minute self care routine

Your self care routine might be taking a shower before bed, it could be dipping in your hot tub, putting on a facemask, or whitening your teeth. It could be reading for 15 minutes, but mostly doing some thing quiet and alone.

Which checklist item is your favorite? Which one do you already use? Which one do you intend to use in the future? Let me know in the comments!