Internet People 2. The Official Guide to Bare Minimum Monday
Mar 25, 2024
A creator explains the origin of Bare Minimum Monday and how one tiny ritual stopped burnout. She shares why cutting Mondays to three doable tasks makes work feel possible. The conversation covers structuring low-pressure Mondays, turning minimal days into a weekly habit, and reframing guilt about doing less.
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MJ's First Bare Minimum Monday
- MJ Mayes discovered Bare Minimum Monday when she limited herself to three tasks and rode a bike after finishing them.
- That first low-pressure Monday instantly relieved anxiety and broke a two-year cycle of procrastination and burnout.
One Low Pressure Day Eases Burnout
- Making one designated low-pressure day each week reduced MJ's burnout and made tasks feel doable instead of impossible.
- She gradually applied the same low-pressure approach to other weekdays, adjusting the minimum based on meetings and responsibilities.
Use Bare Minimum Days Without Guilt
- If bare minimum days help you function, use them as frequently as needed and on any day of the week.
- There is no morality attached to accommodations; prioritize functioning over cultural expectations.