Working with intention is one of the most effective ways to build readiness at work. By starting the week with clarity and reflection, teams align faster, act more deliberately, and respond better to the unexpected.
One tool we’ve seen work again and again: Monday Questions.
This simple template creates space to reflect on the week ahead, identify obstacles, and check in emotionally. It can be done solo or as part of a team ritual – and it’s a strong first step toward building emotional readiness into your rhythm of work.
Monday Questions template
Happy Monday! Reflect in your journal or share in a meeting.
Q: What are my goals this week? (Name at least three.)
1. ___
2. ___
3. ___
Q: What made it hard to meet my goals last week?
A ___
Q: Is there support I need from others this week?
A ___
Pulse check
Q: How am I doing this Monday when I look at my work and personal life, like health?
(Distribute 100% among the three readiness symbols)
Heart: _____
Flame: _____
Line: _____
How to implement it
We recommend starting your week with this template – either in your Readiness app journal or in a weekly meeting. It can anchor the tone for the week and help teams open up about what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Try adding it to your meeting agenda like this:
Brief welcome
Time check and expectations
Share your Monday Questions
Set a weekly focus
Make it your own
This format is a guide, not a rule. Use it as-is or tweak it to fit your team’s culture. The real goal is to create a moment of intention – and connect it with daily practice in the Readiness app.
Tip: Pasting your answers into your Daily Journal is a great way to track what shifts week over week.
Why this matters
When teams name what they want, reflect on what’s getting in the way, and support each other in real time, they move from reactive to ready. That’s how small questions create big change.
If you want help tailoring this for your team, reach out to our team anytime.