Making Every Monday Matter with Matthew Emerzian

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Making Every Monday Matter with Matthew Emerzian

Episode Summary

Do you ever find yourself dreading Monday so much that it casts a shadow over your precious Sunday, stealing away the joy of your weekend's final moments? If you nodded in agreement, you're not alone. Matthew Emerzian, a voice that has resonated with countless individuals, has touched upon a profound truth: our collective disdain for Mondays is an integral part of our culture. But what if there was a way to transform this cultural narrative, to infuse meaning and purpose into each day of the week, starting with Monday?

In today’s episode of Win Monday, we sit down with Matthew Emerzian, founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters. We discuss the concept of mattering and the importance of Mondays. Matt shares his personal journey of overcoming depression and anxiety, which led him to write the book "Every Monday Matters." He emphasizes the need to live a life that serves the greater good and suggests taking small actions that matter to oneself and others. We also discuss the importance of finding balance in serving oneself, others, and the community. We touch on leadership, self-help, and creating a culture of service.

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Key Takeaways

  • The "Mattering Mindset" encourages finding fulfillment in serving ourselves, others, and our communities.
  • Self-care is essential, even for those in service industries.
  • Leaders can inspire a sense of mattering in their teams by understanding and fulfilling their employees' needs.
  • Action is everything.
  • Mondays are opportunities for fresh starts - wasting them means wasting valuable time.

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In This Episode

  • [02:20] The founding of Every Monday Matters
  • [05:48] How to make Mondays more positive and enjoyable for people who currently dislike them
  • [07:06] Taking action to live a life that's not about oneself
  • [09:19] Matthew’s inspiring actions and examples of meaningful actions taken by others.
  • [10:32] The importance of balance and self-care
  • [11:26] Taking action and finding actions in each area
  • [17:24] How to inspire a feeling of mattering in others
  • [20:08] Actions and tactics to make people feel like they matter
  • [22:14] Matthew’s excitement for the future and Every Monday Matters mission
  • [29:30] Creating a positive mindset for Mondays
  • [29:54] The importance of Mondays
  • [30:56] The opportunity for a fresh start
  • [31:05] Embracing imperfect Mondays

Notable Quotes

  • [04:15] “We hate Mondays so much in our culture that it ruins the second half of your Sunday.” - Matthew
  • [06:34] “You're never going to feel better until you know what it is to live a life that's not about you.” - Matthew
  • [08:04] “Action is everything, that we can't just talk about it, we can't just think about it, we can't just dream about it, we have to pick one action." - Matthew
  • [11:43] “You often say you must learn to love yourself before you can love somebody else. I actually believe that through loving other people, we can also learn to love ourselves.” - Matthew
  • [18:24]  “I believe that mattering is at the intersection of human and business needs.” - Matthew

Our Guest

Matthew Emerzian is the visionary Founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters (EMM), a pioneering non-profit organization with a mission to empower individuals to recognize their intrinsic worth. Under his leadership, EMM has impacted over 3 million students and 15,000 educators nationwide through its free K-12 Social and Emotional Learning curriculum. Matthew's expertise extends to cultivating purpose-driven corporate cultures and driving employee engagement through the EMM Corporate Program. Additionally, he is spearheading Phase 2 of the EMM Senior Living program to ensure seniors feel valued in their later years. A prolific author and captivating keynote speaker, Matthew has shared his inspirational message with diverse audiences worldwide.

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