Most accidents at work happen on Mondays.

Reassuring news for Friday: the longer the week goes on, the less likely you are to have an accident at work.  

Man with leg in plaster and crutches - symbolic image of an accident at work.

Six simple tips to combat Monday fatigue.

Tired and unhappy looking woman - in contrast to the positive effect of sport on the feeling of happiness through endorphins.

Tip no. 1 - Endorphins through SPORT!

No pills can make you happy - but SPORT can. It has been scientifically proven that endorphins are produced during sport - and endorphins make you happy. It's as simple as that. Even low levels of activity, such as brisk walking, release these happiness-inducing neurotransmitters. Ignore the cold, dress warmly and go for a walk. Whether alone or with others, you will feel better afterwards.

Tip no. 2 - Fibre!

However, there are plenty of other healthy, nutritious and seasonal vegetables that can be used to make your diet healthier. Root vegetables, for example, can be prepared in most ways. Don't be afraid of carbohydrates, especially oatmeal. Not only do they keep you full for a long time, they also contain soluble fibre, which slows down sugar absorption and increases serotonin - the happiness hormone.

Green smoothie with various vegetables - a fibre-rich combination that aids digestion and contributes to a healthy diet.
Jogging, sporty woman on her way to work.

Tip no. 3 - Activity!
Sport at and on the way to work! Exercise not only keeps you fit, it also keeps you alert. In addition to cycling to work, short exercises can easily be done at the workplace. Whether it's a few minutes of squats or stretching exercises at your desk, any form of exercise will keep your mind clear and alert. Use the stairwell to walk a few floors several times a day. The Monday tiredness will be gone afterwards.

Tip no. 4 - Lots of fresh air!

Fresh air is good for you. When tiredness takes over and the eyes lose the fight against gravity, a short walk helps to wake you up again. A bright environment and sunlight can really help. If a walk is not possible, it also helps to open the windows regularly to air out the room.

Take a deep breath - fresh air increases well-being and concentration.
Stressed woman at work - good time organisation can help to reduce stress.

Tip no. 5 - Reduce stress

Time pressure causes stress. And stress puts you in a bad mood. For this reason, you should ideally get up when you're under no time pressure. If you get out of bed a little earlier on Mondays, you have more time and can start the week in peace. Doesn't sound easy? But it can pay off in terms of mood. And your cup of coffee or breakfast sandwich will also taste better if you can enjoy them in peace.

Tip no. 6 - Laugh

"Laughter is the best medicine" - it may sound trite, but this tip works wonders. It has proven to be particularly effective as a remedy for Monday depression. Whether you laugh at the joke of the day, the boss's hangover from the weekend or even Mario Barth. No matter, nothing is too primitive. The end justifies all means! Even if you don't feel like laughing at all, do it anyway. The trick is that activating the laughter muscles in your face stimulates nerve cells in your brain. This releases happiness hormones that brighten our mood.

Laughing man - Laughter promotes well-being and has a positive effect on health.

Get your customers and patients out of their Monday slump with our six simple tips.

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Statistics of the Employer's Liability Insurance Association for Health and Welfare (BGW)  from the year 2015:

Most accidents at work happen on Mondays: more than 20,000 accidents at work and on the way to and from work were registered on this day of the week in 2015. This was followed by Tuesday with around 19,300 and Wednesday with around 19,200 accidents. The figures continued to fall as the week progressed. According to the employers' liability insurance association, this is due to what is known as "Monday fatigue".

According to the statistics, the number of accidents on Monday was particularly high in the morning hours and in the morning. This could be evidence of "Monday fatigue". Many people sleep later and longer at the weekend than during the week. This shifts their internal clock. To make matters worse for some, they find it difficult to fall asleep on Sunday evenings because they are not yet tired or the impending start of the week makes them restless inside.

Source: www.bgw-online.de/presse/ SOURCE: ID 48726814

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