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bare minimum mondays
What does bare minimum mondays mean?
A practice of starting the workweek with small, low-pressure tasks and minimal expectations to reduce stress and burnout. The idea is to ramp up gently rather than sprint from Monday morning.
"Bare minimum Mondays means I answer emails in my pajamas and save the real work for Tuesday."
Origin
Coined by TikTok creator Marisa Jo Mayes in early 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What are 'bare minimum Mondays'?
It's the practice of starting the workweek with small, low-pressure tasks and minimal expectations to reduce stress and burnout.
Who came up with 'bare minimum Mondays'?
TikTok creator Marisa Jo Mayes coined the term in early 2023.
What's the point of bare minimum Mondays?
To ramp up gently into the week rather than sprinting from Monday morning, easing burnout.
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