Monday’s can be hard, and it’s an interesting phenomenon because it’s simply psychological. Today in Northern California it was sunny and bright, a very pleasant February day. We might feel the weight of the rest of the week ahead, but it’s just an illusion.

If we refocus our mental positioning to the real world, it can be liberating. Another day alive, another day above ground. Those of us lucky enough to be working right now get to earn a living; we are not starving or slaves. Just the nature of dreading a Monday means you enjoy a weekend, after all. Is our plight so bad?

If we can remember how good we have it, we can enjoy the little things throughout the days afforded to us, and more easily strive toward the things that truly matter.