🌞 Monday Reset: Start Small, Start Kind

Mondays can feel like climbing a mountain in flip-flops. For parents and teachers supporting kids with ADHD or autism, the “Monday mountain” can feel even taller: new routines, forgotten backpacks, missed homework, and all the emotions that come with transition.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to conquer the whole week today. You just need one small, kind reset.

Why Mondays Feel Harder

• ADHD and autistic brains crave predictability, but weekends are unpredictable.

• Executive function is at its lowest on “restart” days.

• Pressure from “new week, new goals” can backfire into shutdown or overwhelm.

So instead of chasing the perfect Monday, we can focus on a gentle entry ramp.

A 3-Step ADHD-Friendly Monday Reset

1. Pick One Anchor Task
   Choose the single most important thing for today (packing lunch, turning in homework, setting out clothes for tomorrow). That’s your win.

2. Use a Micro-Timer
   Start with just 5 minutes. Tell your child (or yourself): “Let’s just begin. We’ll check in after 5 minutes.” ADHD brains respond best to short, safe starts.

3. Name the Effort, Not the Outcome
   “I love how you got started.”
   “Thanks for showing up even though it was hard.”
   Praise the trying, not the finishing — it builds confidence and momentum.

Try This With Your Toolkit

Want quick scripts and visual supports to make Mondays (and every day) smoother? The ADHD Parent/Teacher Toolkit Sampler includes:

• ✅ One ready-to-use routine

• ✅ A reset script for homework battles

• ✅ A printable tracker

• ✅ 3 ADHD hacks

• ✅ A gentle pep talk

👉 [Download the Free Sampler]

Final Thought

Mondays don’t need to be mastered. They just need to be started. One anchor task, one micro-timer, one kind word.

🌞 That’s enough. And enough is everything.