9 lies we all told ourselves during the first Monday back at work

Today, January 4, was a truly grim day for adults all over the country.

After almost two weeks of pretending the outside world just didn't exist, we were thrust back into the reality of early morning traffic, awkward chit-chat with colleagues and staring the clock down as 5.30pm approached.

Of course, if you're anything like us, you probably promised yourself that this year, things would be oh-so different. You'd jump out of bed with a spring in your step, before sitting down to a delicious breakfast of kale and water.

Or something like that. Here are a few of the lies we all most definitely told ourselves over the last 24 hours…

The night before
'I'll set my alarm for 6.30am, but I'll probably wake up naturally.'

 

6.30am
'Who really NEEDS to get up early, though? There's no point. None.'

 

9am
'I can totally survive on porridge and soup until payday comes around.'

 

1pm
'But spending all my remaining money on this juicer is an investment, really.'

Just bought a spiralizer, I'm such a new year cliche

— Corina Gaffey (@corinagaffey) January 4, 2016

 

2pm:
'I'm meant to be off caffeine, but the Starbucks Red Cups will be all gone soon. Must avail.'

 

3pm
'Ah no, I have to have a slice of cake. Just to be polite like.'

 

6pm
'Gym time! I'll probably go, what, six more times this week?'

 

8pm
'Okay, that was hellish. I've earned this glass bottle of wine.'

 

10pm
'Again, I'll set my alarm for 6.30am, but I'll probably wake up naturally.'