On Mondays, a lot of people have trouble getting back into their daily routines. Twitter has the answer: an inspirational hashtag.
If you need an extra oomph to start the week, hit Twitter instead of the snooze button yet again and scroll through the trending #MondayMotivation.
Once you sift through the pessimism and tweets about Teen Wolf (yeah, we can't explain it either) the hashtag is actually full of gems, including sage career advice, inspirational Albert Einstein quotes, and cute puppies.
We’ve pulled out some of the best pieces of #MondayMotivation to keep in your arsenal when you feel like you just can't survive the week ahead.
Warm up: To answer the question "what is life?" start with a short video of tiny rambunctious lion cubs cuddling
Need some #MondayMotivation? These little lion cubs will be sure to pick you up! https://t.co/46g9fwkPok— The Dodo (@dodo) August 3, 2015
Take stock of where you stand in your career. Consult your spirit animal.
Many have overcome significant adversity, like this adorable dog, this sleepy owl and Kermit the Frog. Take your inspiration from them. Resilience is one of the keys to career success.
Get your #MondayMotivation from Ross! He just had his hip replaced and is recovering like a champ. pic.twitter.com/xjIrLXqfEl— Angel City Pit Bulls (@angelcitypits) August 3, 2015
Keep your eyes on the prize #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ESgNLjz7a9— Nat Geo WILD (@natgeowild) August 3, 2015
Kermit is our #MondayMotivation today. pic.twitter.com/3Vf8YYhdQE— Get Into Film (@getintofilm) August 3, 2015
Confidence is key
Researchers say that women speak in meetings up to 75% less than men do. Power posing makes a difference. Get your strut on.
Walking into your Monday meetings like... #MondayMotivation #Empire pic.twitter.com/bxBReBT6Y2— Empire (@EmpireFOX) August 3, 2015
If all else fails, fake it and touch base with your inner Kanye
If you ever forget how it feels to be a genius, try the Kanye West self-confidence generator.
Need some #MondayMotivation? Unleash your inner Kanye for instant feel-good vibes pic.twitter.com/B0Q2lrznLi— ASOS (@ASOS) August 3, 2015
Clear eyes, full house, can't lose
Don't go into the day cold-heartedly. Take a dose of compassion, which is the emotion that often does the most to alleviate suffering at work.
#MondayMotivation Today I will lead with my heart. #FourthChakra— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) August 3, 2015
#MondayMotivation We stand tall only with the help of those who came before us. pic.twitter.com/PnxDwpGVh4— U.S. Marines (@USMC) August 3, 2015
Rise above your petty concerns and don't dwell on your mistakes
As Frozen could have told you, the art of letting go is the best way to free your mind enough to advance your career. As the old proverb says, clinging to dreams of revenge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.
#MondayMotivation - continue to rise! pic.twitter.com/GACk5lmUkq— Indigo Consulting (@IndigoFirm) August 3, 2015
#MondayMotivation courtesy of @officialmutombo pic.twitter.com/cizhyL0ckl— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 3, 2015
Determine to walk into your office and prove you got this
The best career advice of all may come from Nike: Just do it.
Fitz on determination. #Scandal #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/XWWR3BXpNZ— Scandal (@ScandalABC) August 3, 2015
#MondayMotivation "I shall wrassle me up a future or die trying...I am going after things." - Zora Neale Hurston— Rene' Ledford (@CHSRene) August 3, 2015
Get out of your comfort zone
Get comfortable with optimal anxiety. You have to try new things to get good at new things.
“The comfort zone is a great enemy of creativity.”-Chris Abadie #MondayMotivation https://t.co/su1XmwDNt8— X Games (@XGames) July 27, 2015
Follow Tony Bennett's advice on how to get from "rags to riches"
"To work is to feel alive." - Tony Bennett #borntoday #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/DhW4x2pyvt— Tribeca (@TribecaFilmFest) August 3, 2015