We know it all too well: Our week starts out strong, with a positive outlook and great aspirations for the work ahead, but by midweek, our momentum starts declining, and it’s difficult to bring back our enthusiasm when we still have two full days left. How can you harness positivity and productivity and power through the rest of the week? Monday and Tuesday don’t define the rest of your week. Sometimes, the beginning of the week takes such a toll on us that by Wednesday, we just hit a giant wall. To recharge and continue pushing forward, start each day with a fresh beginning, letting go of the troubles and struggles from the day before. When you let one or two bad days get the best of you, this can snowball — turning into a bad week. Seize each day and start anew. Save fun for midweek. Is there a certain exercise routine or class that you love? Have you discovered a hobby that always puts you in a better mood? Do you have a favorite restaurant in town? Scheduling activities you love on Wednesday can give you something to look forward to as well as work to keep the funk away, too. Doing what you love can completely revitalize your positive mindset. Make a new hump day tradition! Take some time for yourself. 3 FOOLPROOF WAYS TO OVERCOME THE MIDWEEK SLUMP Hump Day, Slump Day
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We have all experienced songs that change our lives in some small (or big) way. The very first song we danced to at our wedding was “Me and Mrs. Jones.” It got a big laugh, and we still giggle about it today. Now, whenever we hear that song, we are brought back to that very special day. And we are not alone. There are even proven, scientific reasons music has such a powerful effect on our brains. Music is a ‘total brain workout.’ Music is a very mathematical and structural form of art. You may not realize it, but when we listen to music, many neural connections work hard in our brains to make sense of it. This gives your brain a “total workout.” A Harvard study suggests that music “strengthens connections” between your brain’s auditory and motor regions, which may have positive effects on other behavioral or cognitive operations that draw on these same networks.
According to an otolaryngologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, “There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does. If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing
Oftentimes, our weeks are consumed with endless tasks for others — our boss, kids, spouses, neighbors, or friends — that we forget to do things for ourselves. Find some time to decompress, take a break from the endless to-do list, and just breathe. It’s a great way to momentarily remove stress from your life! By tuning into these tips, the next time Wednesday rolls around, you are guaranteed to feel much more prepared to take on the last few days of the week! Hump day horrors, be gone!
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