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What It Really Feels Like Getting Set for Work on a Monday Morning
Monday
mornings have a reputation. For some, they’re a fresh start; for others,
they’re the weekly reminder that weekends are fleeting and reality is
relentless. In Nigeria, “getting set for work on a Monday morning” is more than
just a routine, it’s a sensory, emotional, and cultural experience that begins
long before the alarm rings.
The Sunday Night Prelude
The morning starts on truth is, Monday Sunday night. Around 9 p.m., the weekend’s energy begins to fade. The fan hums lazily, a neighbour’s generator grumbles, and family WhatsApp groups light up with blessings for the week ahead. You respond politely, but your mind is already calculating how many hours of sleep you’ll get if you close your eyes immediately.