The 16 Personalities on Monday Morning

Mondays hit everyone differently. Whether you're peeling yourself off the mattress and cursing the alarm clock or marching into the office ready to carpe diem the heck out of the week, each personality type seems to have their own unique way of tackling (or avoiding) the Monday blues. 

Which category do you fit in? Buckle up, because today we're taking a look at how all 16 personality types survive—or at least attempt to survive—the dreaded Monday morning!

ESTJ: Jumps Into the Work Day Like A Warrior

ESTJ treats Monday like a mission. With zero crises pending (you cleared them out on Friday), you're free to focus on the bigger, brighter tasks of the week. You don't waste any time checking emails or socializing—it's straight into that warrior mode for you. You have a solid plan for the week ahead and are ready to crush those targets. Seriously, did Monday even start or did you just continue from Friday?

ISTJ: Plans Out the Week to the Very Last Detail

Rather than letting the day happen to you, ISTJ, you map out the entire week right down to the minutes. You arrive at work on Monday with a color-coded to-do list and a week-long strategy laid out to perfection. Your coffee is prepped the night before, and your inbox is already at zero by 9 am. While everyone else is scrambling to figure out what task X even is, you are already halfway through it with the ruthless efficiency that makes you so very...well, you!

ESFJ: Finances Everyone’s Sweet Treat Addiction

As the social butterfly of your workplace, ESFJ, you start the work week with a sacred, unspoken responsibility: bringing snacks to the office. After checking the Slack poll you sent out on Friday, you rush to the local bakery to buy your coworkers’ favorite treats. The others don’t pressure you to do this, but you know how cookies in the break room can make Mondays feel less grueling. As you settle into your desk with a cranberry scone, you plan lunch with a coworker as the first item on your priority list.

ISFJ: Begins the Week with Gratitude

Naturally productive and drawn to your responsibilities, ISFJ, you fight the urge to begin Monday by checking your phone. As you have learned, checking your email or doomscrolling on LinkedIn plunges you into deep worry. Instead, you write down five things you’re grateful for in your gratitude journal. This can include anything from the weather to the opportunity to go to work. After this designated time to recognize how blessed you are, you tackle the day from a place of peace.

ENFJ: Executes an Insta-Worthy Morning Routine

Most people just can’t live up to social media’s romanticized ideal. But you, ENFJ, are the exception. Your picture-perfect morning routine is the product of years of research. Those perfectly curated, sepia-toned day-in-the-life videos on Instagram? That’s you on Monday mornings. After a pilates workout and mango-scented cold shower, you blend a smoothie bowl and write in your journal. Then, of course, you drive to work impeccably dressed.

INFJ: Finds Stability in Nature

Many people can jump into the workweek without even a few minutes of personal reflection. But you, INFJ, would rather be meditative. After waking up extra early, you go outside – a front porch or a nature trail near your house – and reflect on the week ahead. Spending time in nature aligns you. Eventually, you must start the work week, but a few moments of soaking up UV rays puts everything in perspective.

ENFP: Chefs up Breakfast and Lunch

Always thinking about the people you love, ENFP, you set out your family’s breakfast and pack their lunches. Amid the chaos of Monday morning, you throw together a quick dish with some energy bars for the family members who are in a rush. You ask about their mornings while you hand over the lunch boxes, not expecting a thank you. It’s not extravagant, but it’s a concrete way to show that you care. 

INFP: Acts Like the Main Character of a Coming-of-Age Movie

Nobody loves romanticizing life more than you, INFP. That’s why you begin your Monday morning with a steaming cup of coffee in bed, insisting on time to read your current favorite book. As part of this designated time for creativity, you journal and document life – because that’s what the main character of your favorite movie would do. You walk out the door wistfully, lamenting the modern hyper-productive work culture.

ESTP: Prioritizes Movement (No Matter How Little)

Not one for Monday morning slugginess, ESTP, you make sure to move your body before jumping into your morning routine. On mornings when you have more time, you take a brisk walk or jog around your block. In a time crunch, you’ll at least get in a few stretches to get your blood flowing. Paired with a cold shower, the exercise gets you pumped up to tackle the day – at work, you wonder why everyone else seems half asleep.

ISTP: Sleepwalks Through the Day

Monday mornings can be a trial and tribulation, and you understand that completely, ISTP. After getting out of bed – and it was no easy task – you pack your work bag and answer a few emails by sheer willpower. At breakfast, you communicate with your family in a series of nods and grunts. It takes several hours at work, and some chatter with your favorite coworker, to get back to your usual self.

ESFP: Arrives Late (But It’s Okay Because You’re So Charming)

Unburdened by any expectations of a perfect Monday, ESFP, you skip the super complicated morning routine and afford yourself some pleasures, such as 15 minutes of extra sleep, a long hot shower and, of course, a true crime podcast on your commute. You stop at a favorite cafe on the way and, predictably, are late to work – but you bring enough coffee and muffins for everybody, so all is forgiven.

ISFP: Gaslights Into Liking (No, Loving!) Monday Mornings

The Monday blues may take everybody by surprise each week, but not you, ISFP. Over time, you’ve realized that you might not even get out of bed if you don’t find little ways to make Mondays bearable. So you set a power song as your alarm and drive a friend to work to incorporate fun into your routine. You make lunch plans with your favorite coworker just to have something to look forward to. Over sandwiches, you force a wide smile and gush, “Don’t you just love Mondays?”

ENTP: Smart Talks to a Better Monday

On Monday morning, ENTP, you’ve probably overslept and will be late for work. But instead of facing the consequences, you use your wit to navigate the morning. You joke with your family to avoid a serious conversation about poor sleeping habits. Once at work, you create an entirely new group chat titled “Monday Motivators” which annoys the team but impresses your boss. By the time your manager notices your tardiness, she’s already been won over by your charm. With this false reputation of being a morning person, you  can be late all week and nobody will give it a second thought.

INTP: Runs to the Door at the Last Minute 

It’s a phenomenon you can’t explain, INTP, but you always seem to rush to the car at the same time each day, no matter when you got out of bed. On Mondays, time seems to move slower as you mull over every excuse to call out of work (I get it, the blankets are way too soft to get out of bed). You take your time choosing what to eat and slowly get ready. But once you get a glimpse of the clock, you realize that you’ve overestimated the amount of time you had left. You rush out the door with a bagel in your mouth and your work bag unzipped, anime-protagonist style.

ENTJ: Repeats Positive Affirmations Like Your Life Depends on It

As a classic visionary, ENTJ, you believe that your words shape your reality. This is why you start your Mondays with positive speaking. At the start of each week, you tape a list of your goals – professional or personal – to your bathroom mirror and add a positive affirmation podcast to your Spotify playlist. By the time you leave the house, plans for world domination and a reinforced belief in your abilities are fresh on your mind.

INTJ: Strips Everything Down the Essentials

Probably functioning on two hours of sleep (it’s okay, that book, project or YouTube rabbit hole probably was worth staying up late for), you, INTJ, scale back the morning routine to focus on the real goal: getting out of the house on time. You have personal grooming done in 10 minutes and wear the same trusty outfit template you’ve been rocking for years. After grabbing the fastest breakfast possible (protein bars are healthy, right?) you count running out the door as your exercise for the morning.