Phase 3: Couch Surfing

Phase 2: Caffeine Overload Phase 4: Silence and Acceptance Phase 5: Actual Work

Phase 3: Couch Surfing

By this point, you've already exhausted all other options. Your Monday blues are so severe that the only thing you can muster is the energy to change into a pair of sweatpants and binge-watch an entire season of Netflix.

It's okay, we've all been there. In fact, our research suggests that 9 out of 10 people who reach this phase will eventually become a professional Netflix binge-watcher.

As you're scrolling through your favorite shows, you'll start to notice a few things:

• Your favorite snack foods have been consumed in excess.
• Your bladder is about to burst from all the soda you've been drinking.
• You're starting to develop a strange, unsettling feeling that you're not actually a functioning member of society.

Don't worry, it's all part of the process. In fact, we've developed a special Phase 4: Silence and Acceptance to help you come to terms with your new reality.

Monday Blues Recovery Plan: A 5-Phase Guide to Surviving the Week Phase 1: Denial Phase 2: Caffeine Overload Phase 3: Couch Surfing Phase 4: Silence and Acceptance Phase 5: Actual Work