Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity (Inspirational Self-Help Book)

by Matthew Emerzian

Change Your Life One Monday at a Time

For everyone inspired by Ignite Your Truth; Present Over Perfect; Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, You are a Badass, comes Every Monday How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity—your guide to self and social transformation.

Reconnect with what really Each of us has the power to change our lives, find happiness and joy, and become a force for good. The only way to do this, however, is one week at a time. Matthew Emerzian, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of the not-for-profit organization Every Monday Matters will inspire you to find your purpose and tackle your goals week by week. Personal and social change happen when we step outside of ourselves, connect, and serve one another.

Keep it Every Monday Matters is broken up into thirteen themed chapters, each with four Mondays to help you engage and experience the significance of the month's theme. Each week, you'll find a mindful moment to reflect on and a challenge to take action towards something that matters to you. The steps you take every Monday will have a ripple effect on your life and the world.

Give All proceeds from book sales support the Every Monday Matters K-12 Education Programs, helping millions of youth learn and embrace how much and why they matter.

Every Monday How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity offers guidance

A 52-week journey to help you find purpose and ways to use your unique skills to change the world around youConversation starters to help you connect with others and grow through collaborationJournal entry prompts to promote self-reflection and help you monitor your growth

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Personal Development, Business, Productivity, How To, Psychology

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Raymond Goss · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is meant to be read 1 chapter a week. However, I borrowed it from the library and went through the whole book in one week. It is geared towards introverts and people who need to break out of their shell. It gives numerous suggestions on how to connect to others and get moving. I might even be part of the target audience, but tend to do many of the suggestions anyways. I would recommend it most for folks tend to stay indoors and away from people, but need to push themselves to get out and interact with their community, friends and meet others.

[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains many great ideas and suggestions to make changes in your life

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice book about how to be happier in your situation for free. It has 3 options of ways to live a principle for each week and on the opposite page it talks about the importance of that principle. Here are a few of the less commonly heard suggestions that are given in this book:

1. Fail at Something
"As children, we were amazing at it, bc we experienced something new every single day. On the other hand, as adults we have a little bit of the 'been there, done that' mentality. After all we've been alive longer, so we've already tried and discovered everything, right? Wrong. We live in a world where failing is bad. But is it really? Scientists spend their entire lives proving themselves wrong in order to get one step closer to the truth. Failing means that we went after something, that we tried something new without really knowing how things were going to turn out. And that was Ok, bc we knew we would still learn something...we can't fail unless we try, and we can't succeed without failing. Maybe the biggest failure is to never try."

2. Love the little things
like someone's smile, winter sunset, hearing the words "i love you'.

3. Go Second
"Every time you're waiting in line, about to get on an elevator, or parking in a crowded lot, give someone else the right-of-way. Then notice their reaction when you wave them head."

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new here. A silly, boring, waste of space and paper.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5

Some useful things, some obvious. I like the journal and conversation starters toward the end of the book.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did jot read it in the way it suggested (1 week at a time), so that might have impacted my review.

[Lisa Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

[Karen Hewitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Every Monday Matters" by Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza is an uplifting and actionable guide to personal growth and positive change. This book encourages readers to embrace a weekly commitment to self-improvement, making it a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their lives, although it might not resonate with all readers.

One of the strengths of this book is its emphasis on the power of small, intentional actions. The authors provide readers with 52 weekly challenges, one for each Monday of the year, designed to inspire personal growth and make a positive impact on one's life and the lives of others.

Moreover, "Every Monday Matters" is highly accessible and easy to digest. The book's structure, with a challenge for each week, allows readers to engage with its content at their own pace. The challenges cover a wide range of topics, from self-care and gratitude to community involvement and environmental stewardship, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

Additionally, the book's positive and encouraging tone is motivating. The authors effectively convey the message that individuals have the power to make a difference in their lives and the world, one Monday at a time. This inspirational approach can resonate with readers seeking to create positive change in their lives.

Furthermore, the book's inclusion of real-life stories and examples demonstrates the practical application of the challenges and adds depth to its message. Readers can see how these small actions can have a significant impact on individuals and communities.

However, some readers may find that not all challenges are equally relevant to their personal goals or circumstances. While the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, some challenges may resonate more with certain readers than others.

In conclusion, "Every Monday Matters" is a motivating and practical guide to personal growth and positive change. Its focus on small, intentional actions and its inspirational tone make it an accessible and valuable resource for readers seeking to enhance their lives. While not every challenge may align with every reader's goals, the book's potential to inspire positive change and personal growth earns it a solid four-star rating. Recommended for individuals looking for a structured and engaging approach to self-improvement.

[Jacob Duran · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book begins with the story of Matt, the author, a story where success yielded bitter fruit. spending many years overcoming the product of years in the wrong direction. From these years of fighting to find answers and guidance. Talking to many who offered help and speaking to those who had gotten it themselves. One week from his therapist, they gave him the words "to live a life that wasn't about me". From then on, this book began. Mat extends a hand. from what he had been through and overcame was now the choice for the reader to embrace that message. a message that you matter.
I must say that I have not read the whole book, and I find myself around less than half of the way. Though the full experience of the book is not yet complete, I cannot ignore the influence that the book has had upon me. I was intrigued by the diversity that came from reading the book every Monday, with the calls to action that varied in intensity and commitment that offered different ways to experience the words, not just through a page but in a way that could be felt outside of the reading experience. quotes that further enhanced the context of the matters at hand, offering the words of those with experience outside of the author. Though some of the weeks did offer ideas that I had not yet thought I could do, but still knew that the books were not yet finished, had me not in despair to write a review on an uneaten meal but this is not a task that one forges through out of necessity or force, I look ahead with awe and anticipation for the rest of the book.

[Willow Rankin · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know a book is a good read, when you are not even half way through and you start discussing it with friends and family.
This book has a premise of reading each chapter per week and completing the high, medium and low activities within that week.
Each week centres on an overarching theme which is shared across a month. There are 12 themes in total. Hence to be read in an entire year.
However, I did not read this book as the introduction intends and instead rattled my way through during the new year period.
I am liking a book like this over new years, helpful activities for improving ones life centred around different themes. Great for that "new year, new me" mantra that permeates this season.
There is a downside to this book, in that as I am currently in a lockdown due to the global pandemic, a fair few of the actions cannot currently be undertaken. However, they will be once I am able too.

I will definitely reread this book, and the next time I do so, take copious amounts of notes in order to understand and better learn from this resource, hence the 5 star rating.

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this book before but dusted it off from my shelf and reread. I really like his messages and the uplift and hope he offers. The author also offers ways in which to put the ideas into action. Reading it again this time spurred me on to making some changes that have been overdue in being done. I appreciated the inspiration to get my rear in gear, so to speak. I think more people should read this book and see how they can be happier and better while enjoying life.
I plan to pass this on to my patients who frequently need positivity and suggestions on how to make little changes that can lead to better lives.

[Kelley Blair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you looking for more positive ways to live life? Well I think EMM can jumpstart your engine. Each section focuses on an area to improve not only your outlook but ways to improve the life around you. It gives levels of how far you would like to start making a difference as well as a short essay on a particular subject of the week. In addition a quote is given that adds an element of pondering. All in all who doesn’t want to pause and give thought to making positive changes in our lives.

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read this book as intended, because it was part of a book club at work. However, I did like the approach of this book and believe it would be useful to many. I feel like it was a tad repetitive at times and that gets a little old. The book is super real and has pretty easy suggestions that are decently applicable.

[Shari Suarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 52 week themed journey on how to make your life more joyful.
I found this to be a quick read with a lot of great ideas for each themed week. Each week has ideas rated from the more simple to the most difficult. The end of the book also includes questions and potential journal entries.

[Carolina Campoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to challenge yourself

I really liked the simplicity of the information of the book. All the challenges are doable and you don’t need money or super specific things to accomplish them. I love every challenge. I definitely came out of my shell. I really recommend this book.

[Laura Skladzinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read this book in the "one chapter a week" way it was intended, but still found it really easy to digest and draw inspiration. I ended up taking a lot of notes for activities to follow up on. This is especially great during coronavirus as a way to think about ways you can stay focused on the positive and keep growing as a person! I would highly recommend this because it's short and sweet but still very motivational.

[kono · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got goosebumps reading this! Every ideas and principles felt like it should have been for me and my right now situation. Definitely a re-read when the right time comes.

[Sankar Nag · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a good read bood

You get a good vibe of reading this book all through every chapters. Quick and useful stuff. Especially every Mondays make it a habit of actions for the good!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic ideas to put your best foot forward. Start small to make the world a better place.

[Randy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. The Headway synopsis seemed very plain, with no startling insights to be found.

[E]

Just wasn't really feeling this one for whatever reason.

[Anshu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Headway

[Samantha]

Very excited about how this book has kicked off enjoyable discussions at work. Some topics produce better discussion than others, but we are learning about each other as a team.

[Paul Mashack · Rating 4 out of 5]

An appropriate first book to read for the new year