Lifting the Mondayitis Fog

Many clients I talk to admit that there is a certain “fog” or greyness that creeps in, usually late afternoon on a Sunday, as they begin to turn their mind towards the start of another working week. Eventually they decide to seek some career counselling / coaching as a result. (I can’t recall feeling that way myself for such a long time, but do remember it at certain stages and particular jobs in my previous career.)

It isn’t a nice feeling. And of course, it serves as a signal that all is not well with your work. For some it’s a clear sign that it is time to examine what’s going wrong and to determine a better path. For others, they may actually like what they do, but the thought of the work environment (or perhaps colleagues!) creates that gnawing feeling as they approach the “on no, not again..Monday morning” – commonly referred to as Mondayitis. Funnily enough, I get the most hits to www.careerwisdom.com.au on a Monday!

If Mondayitis (and the Sunday fog that precedes it) has become chronic, it’s probably time to pay those warning signs some heed…life’s too short, don’t you think?!

Lois

Lois Keay-Smith, Career Wisdom