Why We’re Tired by Tuesday

It’s only Tuesday.
The week just started.
So why does it already feel like a grind?
It’s not the workload.
It’s not the meetings.
It’s not even Monday’s fault.
It’s the way we’re working.
Starting without clarity.
Running without rhythm.
Forgetting to pause, to breathe, to check in.
When every day starts at full speed,
There’s no room to align.
To reset.
To recover.
We don’t pace ourselves—we pour everything out.
So by Tuesday, we’re running on fumes.
Here’s the fix:
Don’t start with the work.
Start with energy.
Five intentional minutes.
Before the inbox.
Before the urgency.
A moment to ask:
Where am I?
What matters?
What do I need to show up well today?
That’s how we build energy that lasts.
You’re not lazy. You’re untuned.
Fix the rhythm, and the energy follows.