First Monday

First Monday of the new year.

First Monday back (for most folks, not me) after a bunch of days off of work.

First Monday of a “regular” five-day work week after what was, for most folks, the previous two weeks of three or four-day work weeks, and maybe three of the past six weeks being short.

Still breathing?

Still calm?

Already looking forward desperately to Friday night?

Already holding on for dear life?

It’s okay. You can do this.

You may or may not like it. But you can do this.

And then there’s that, “Oh, shit! I still haven’t {insert panic item here}!!” moment.

GOTO “Still breathing?”

Repeat as necessary.