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Bare minimum Monday (BMM), also known as minimum effort Monday or minimal Mondays refers to an initiative by employees to do the minimal amount of work necessary on Mondays, which mark the start of the work week.[1][2][3] This may also involve starting the work day later and prioritizing self-care activities. In doing so, employees alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with the beginning of the work week by making Mondays more manageable and less overwhelming.[4][5][6][7]

The term was coined in 2022 by Marisa Jo Mayes on TikTok under the username "itsmarisajo" in response to occupational burnout from the Sunday scaries, hustle culture, and worker exploitation.[5][8]

Bare minimum Monday has been criticized as an antiwork effort and that employee disengagement could lead to termination of employment.[9][10][11] Bare minimum Monday is not compatible with company cultures that promote presenteeism.[11]

It is more prevalent among Generation Y and Z employees and is considered a form of quiet quitting.[12][13][14]

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References

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  1. ^ Stone, Lillian (Dec 26, 2023). "Ten work buzzwords that took over in 2023". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. ^ He, Grace (February 12, 2024). "Bare Minimum Mondays: Ultimate Guide". teambuilding.com. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. ^ Passy, Charles (May 1, 2023). "Forget 'quiet quitting.' Some workers are all about 'bare-minimum Monday.'". MarketWatch. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ Scott, Ellen (Dec 10, 2023). "Are 'bare minimum Mondays' the answer to the Sunday scaries?". Stylist. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b Jackson, Sarah (Sep 18, 2023). "How the viral 'Bare Minimum Mondays' trend helped me beat the Sunday scaries and avoid burnout". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  6. ^ Travers, Mark (Sep 11, 2023). "A Psychologist Explains The Benefits Of A 'Bare Minimum Monday'". Forbes. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  7. ^ Tong, Goh Chiew (18 April 2023). "You've probably had the Sunday scaries. To beat them, consider 'bare minimum Mondays'". CNBC. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  8. ^ Jackson, Sarah (Jan 3, 2023). "Top 10 workplace trends on TikTok this year: quiet quitting, bare minimum Mondays, and more". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  9. ^ Ghazala, Shoukat; Nawaz, Tunio, Muhammad (8 May 2025). Work-Life Balance and Its Effect on Women Entrepreneurs. IGI Global. p. 36. ISBN 979-8-3693-9518-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Tyko, Kelly (May 1, 202). ""Bare minimum Mondays" could derail your career". Axios. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  11. ^ a b Madell, Robin; Ortiz, Jennifer (May 22, 2023). "How Having a 'Bare Minimum Monday' at Work May Be Good for You". Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  12. ^ Borowska, Magdalena (2025). "Commitment of Generation Z Employees – Diagnosis, Expectations, and Courses of Action". Research Papers of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. 69 (2): 24–37. doi:10.15611/pn.2025.2.03. ISSN 2392-0041.
  13. ^ Saraiva, Margarida; Nogueiro, Teresa (3 April 2025). "Perspectives and Realities of Disengagement Among Younger Generation Y and Z Workers in Contemporary Work Dynamics". Administrative Sciences. 15 (4): 133. doi:10.3390/admsci15040133.
  14. ^ Boddu, Rishitha (24 January 2024). "Riding the Social Media Wave: Companies Embrace Trends for Employee Happiness". market realist. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
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