The heat kicked on overnight for the first time since last spring and I so did not want to get out of bed this morning. My body is not taking kindly to the sudden drop in temperatures - last Monday it was 85 degrees outside and today it is only going to go up to 60 and it was in the 30s last night. I have a feeling that my Keurig coffee machine will be getting a serious workout today as I do everything I can not to let the lure of the warm bed draw me back in.

How do you stay motivated on days where you would just rather curl up with a good book, the warm blankets and a cup of hot cocoa?

1. Make a list - Take 15 minutes to do a brain dump. Write down absolutely everything you think you need to get done. Then take a few minutes and select three of those tasks (by deadline, profitability or desire) and make them your priorities. Estimate how long each task will take and schedule the blocks of time into your day. Next, highlight 5 smaller tasks that you would like to do - if you have time and motivation left after you knock out the big three.
2. Declare your intentions - Post your list on the refrigerator, on your blog, or tell a friend, and then get it done!
3. Cut yourself a bit of slack - Not everyday has to be amazingly productive!

Since I am definitely facing the Monday Morning denial today, I am going to heed my own advice. I am going to share my list and by doing so, I am declaring my intentions so you can help me stay accountable, but I am also going to cut myself a bit of slack and not take on as much today as I normally would.

1. Finish putting together a photo gallery on a site.
2. Remove Halloween affiliate programs and replace with holiday ones.
3. Post winner of Friday Giveaway #1 and follow up with sponsor.

Join Wendy (eMoms at Home) and me by getting motivatated today. What are you going to accomplish?