Your Weekly Monday Morning Meeting of 25 Work Memes to Help Employees Kick Off the Workweek With a Laugh (October 19, 2026)

Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor

Oct 19, 2026 7:45 AM EDT

Why do the smallest workplace rituals give me something to look forward to, even on a Monday?

At one of my previous jobs, I worked with a lovely group of women, and even today I still think about how much better they made my days. We were all tired of the daily commute. Some days I'd arrive, put my bag down, and feel like I'd already completed my shift just getting there. But no. I still had the job ahead of me. The cool thing is that one day someone had the brilliant idea of ordering pizza, and my face lit up. That's how our little ritual began. We were all exhausted, but I still had the energy to discuss the toppings. We'd figure out what to order, share the cost, and sit together to eat. Then, between the slices and the stories we were telling, I'd start feeling more like myself.

I loved having that gathering to look forward to. I could arrive in a terrible mood and find myself laughing with a slice of pizza in my hand later. By the time we went back to work, the day felt easier to get through. I'd eaten something I liked, talked to people I liked, and remembered that there were actually enjoyable things waiting for me at the office.

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I've noticed that every workplace develops its own traditions. Every group of coworkers have their own rituals. A friend of mine has her own version of this: every Friday, she and a coworker buy themselves their favorite sweet snack. So Friday is treat day! I like that it is a specific day, so it gives them something to anticipate throughout the whole week. If it were my ritual, I would be thinking about that snack by Thursday. Possibly Wednesday, depending on how the week is going.
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The nice part is having someone to share the ritual with. I like being included in the plan and knowing that somebody expects me to join them. Treat day wouldn't be treat day if both of the participants weren't there. And having pizza for lunch wouldn't be the same if I did it on my own. The plan was to share the pizza with my coworkers and talk about life. Having a nice conversation with people that you like makes the rest of the day feel easier. The point is that everything is more enjoyable with good company.
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And the curious thing I get from this is that “pizza day” is one of the lasting memories from my previous job. It's nice that those are the details I tend to remember. I remember who made me laugh, who checked on me, and who was ready to discuss lunch before either of us had done much work. I’m grateful for those relationships because they gave me reasons to look forward to arriving, even when I didn't feel in the best mood.
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By the way, the Monday morning ritual that never fails to boost my mood is this meme meeting we have here. I like putting these memes together and thinking about which ones I’d send to my coworkers. So while my friend has her Friday treat, I have my memories of shared pizza, and we have our Monday laughs. I’m happy to keep this appointment. I’ll also be thinking about lunch, but I can always do both when food is involved.
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