Phase 7 Somnolent Existence: Monday Blues Recovery Plan

This phase of the Somnolent Existence is a real doozy. Monday morning comes and you're like, "Ugh, I'm soooo tired. I just wanna stay in bed with my pillow." But, no, you're a responsible adult with bills to pay and responsibilities to attend to. So, here's the deal. Follow this plan, and you'll be back to normal in no time.

Phase 7.1: Caffeine Overload

Start your day with a strong cup of coffee. Not just any coffee, but the kind that'll knock you off your feet. We're talkin' espresso, baby! Make sure it's strong enough to put hair on your chest, or in your case, make you forget what day it is.

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Phase 7.2: Scream Therapy

Find a quiet place, like the nearest bathroom, and scream. Scream about your job, your boss, your in-laws, or your student loans. Scream about the meaninglessness of existence. Scream until your vocal cords are sore, and your ears are ringing.

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Phase 7.3: Cat Pictures

Scroll through Instagram, looking at cute cat pictures. Yes, you read that right. Cute cat pictures. They're like, scientifically proven to cure the Monday blues. Or, at the very least, they'll distract you from the impending doom of adulting.

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Phase 7.4: Procrastination Station

Take a few minutes to scroll through YouTube. Watch cat videos, funny memes, or cat videos. Yes, you read that right. Cat videos. They're like, the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe, or at least, they'll make you forget what you're doing.

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Phase 7.5: Selfies with a Twist

Take a selfie with a funny expression. Add a filter that makes you look like a cartoon character. Post it on social media, and watch the likes roll in. Or, at the very least, make yourself laugh.

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Phase 7.6: Adult Coloring Books

Grab an adult coloring book, and color like the wind. Color your worries away, color your cares away. Color until your hands are sore, and your eyes are tired.

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Phase 7.7: The Daily Grind

Make a game out of your day. See how much coffee you can drink, how many meetings you can attend, how many spreadsheets you can fill. Make it a competition, and see who can win. Or, at the very least, make it not boring.

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Phase 7.8: The Morning After

Wake up, and do it all again. Or, at the very least, pretend to wake up, and do it all again. Repeat this cycle until you're a functioning member of society, or until you're a functioning member of society with a strong stomach, and a love for Mondays.

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