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So, it’s Monday morning, and you want to send well wishes to a friend, crush, partner, or coworker. But how do you do that exactly? Is there something else you can say besides, “Have a good week”? It just so happens that there is! There are plenty of other ways you can say, “Have a good week.” Take a look at the list below to find a synonym for any situation. Plus, we even threw in some advice on when it’s appropriate to say “Have a good week” and how to respond.
Alternative Ways to Say “Have a Good Week”
- “Enjoy your week!”
- “Wishing you the best this morning.”
- “Hoping you have a wonderful week.”
- “It’s Monday! Let’s make it a great week!”
- “As you step into the workweek, know you’ve got this.”
- “Happy beginning of the week! May your day shine as bright as you.”
Steps
Casual Ways to Say “Have a Good Week”
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Keep it simple with a genuine message. If “have a good week” seems too basic to send, try using one of these alternatives. They’re perfect for casual friends, family members, and even coworkers!
- “Have a great week!”
- “Hoping you have a wonderful week.”
- “Sending you the best this Monday morning.”
- “May your week ahead be full of blessings.”
- “A brand new week is upon you. I hope it’s a good one!”
- “Here’s to a week full of new opportunities.”
- “May your week be filled with good thoughts and happy moments.”
- “Wishing you the best this morning.”
- “Happy Monday! Here’s to a brand new week!”
- “I hope you have an awesome day!”
- “It’s Monday! Let’s make it a great week!”
- “It’s a good week to have a great week!”
- “Enjoy your week!”
- “Here’s to a fresh start on this beautiful morning.”
- “May this week’s journey be nothing but inspiring.”
- “Wishing you a productive and fulfilling week ahead!”
- “As you step into the workweek, know you’ve got this.”
Funny Ways to Say “Have a Good Week”
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Brighten someone’s week with a goofy morning message. A “Have a good week” message doesn’t have to be boring! Add some pizzazz to your message with a joke or silly remark to make a friend or partner smile.
- “Have a good week, dork!”
- “It’s Monday already? Gah. Well, I hope yours is a good one!”
- “I hope your week isn’t a yawn fest!”
- “Ready to start the week? Nope? Too bad!”
- “Good morning! Let’s do this thing!”
- “Hoping you woke up on the right side of the bed because we’ve got work to do!”
- “If your boss tells you to have a good week, go home…just kidding! But I do hope you have a great week!”
- “Rise and shine! Let’s kick Monday’s butt!”
- “Remember, the early bird catches the worm!”
- “Why did the morning coffee go to the police? It got mugged! Hope you have a great week!”
- “If life gives you lemons in the morning, take it as a sign that your day needs more sugar. Time to turn those lemons into a laughter-filled lemonade stand!”
- “Another day, another dollar.” [1] X Research source
Cute Ways to Say “Have a Good Week”
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Be a little flirtatious to start your crush or partner’s week off right. If you’re chatting with someone extra special, try adding a cute, romantic, or flirty remark to your well wishes. This is a great way to say, “Have a good week” with a wink! Try something like:
- “I don’t like Mondays. But I do like you.”
- “Good morning, beautiful! Today is brighter because you’re in it.”
- “Happy beginning of the week! May your day shine as bright as you.”
- “A new week is like a blank canvas, and I cannot wait to see what you paint.”
- “Do you know why the sun rises each morning? To see you smile.” [2] X Research source
- “Today is a gift. Let’s cherish it.”
- “Wake up, my love. A week of new opportunities is waiting for you.”
- “Enjoy your week, sweetheart!”
- “Hoping your morning is as radiant as you.”
- “Here’s to another week of making memories with you.”
Quotes for “Have a Good Week”
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Use an inspirational quote to motivate someone at the start of their week. If you know someone is going through a rough time, wish them a good week with the uplifting words of someone inspiring. A quote is the perfect way to let a loved one know you’re thinking of them without being too cliché. Here are some of our favorite quotes: [3] X Research source
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt
- “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” - Jack Canfield
- “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
- “When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day.” - Ella Woodward
- “The sun himself is weak when he first rises; and gathers strength and courage as the day goes on.” - Charles Dickens
- “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” - Margaret Thatcher
- “Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end, you are sure to succeed.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.” - Albert Einstein
- “Success is to wake up each morning and consciously decide that today will be the best day of your life.” - Ken Poirot
- “The future depends on what you do today.” - Mahatma Gandhi
What does “Have a good week” mean?
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“Have a good week” wishes someone well at the start of the week. This phrase can be used to send well wishes and positive vibes to a friend, coworker, crush, or even stranger. “Have a good week” is most commonly said at the start of the week on a Sunday or Monday. Think of it as setting a positive tone for the rest of the week.
- Typically, this phrase is said to lift someone’s spirits or offer encouragement.
- Sometimes, “Have a good week” is said if the speaker knows they won’t see someone for the rest of the week. [4] X Research source
- In the corporate world, “Have a good week” can also be used as an email signoff, like “Best” or “Thanks.”
When is it appropriate to say, “Have a good week”?
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It’s appropriate to say “Have a good week” in informal and professional settings. Depending on your tone, this phrase can be used in just about any situation. Say or send it to a friend, crush, partner, or coworker to let them know you hope they have a nice week. Just make sure you use this phrase on Sunday or Monday to kick off the week!
- Informally, “Have a good week” is certainly appropriate to send to your bestie with a silly GIF or say to the barista after getting your Monday pick-me-up.
- Formally, “Have a good week” can be used to sign off a Monday morning email or say to a room of executives when leaving a meeting.
- If “have a good week” seems inauthentic or unrealistic to the person’s current circumstances, try using an alternative like “take care.” This has the same sentiment but doesn’t add any pressure to have a nice week.
How to Reply to “Have a Good Week”
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1Send them well wishes back. When someone says, “Have a good week,” they’re wishing you well. So, return the compliment ! You can keep this short and sweet or use a lengthier quote to show even more sentiment.
- “You, too!”
- “I hope you have a good week, too!”
- “And you as well.”
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2Say, “Thank you.” Let someone know you appreciate the well wishes and sentiment with a bit of gratitude. After all, a “thank you” can go a long way! Try saying something like:
- “Thanks! You, too!”
- “That’s so nice of you to say. Thank you!”
- “I appreciate that!”
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3Ask how they are. If you want to continue the conversation, do so! “Have a good week” can be an invitation to start a discussion or check in with someone. So, if you want to know how they’re doing, don’t hesitate to ask.
- “How are you?”
- “Thanks! How have you been?”
- “It’s been so long! How was your weekend?”
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4Share something about your week. If you need to vent, take their comment as an opening to do so. Maybe you’ve had a rough day at work or have an exciting event coming up. Either way, let them know something about your week.
- “I hope it is! It’s been one thing after another.”
- “You, too! I can’t wait to see you this weekend.”
- “Thanks! I have a job interview, so fingers crossed!”
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5Reply with a meme or GIF. When in doubt, send a meme or GIF ! This is an excellent way to express your feelings via text without actually saying anything. Simply type your emotion into a GIF or image search and send an image that reflects your feelings.
- For example, maybe you’re feeling motivated by their “Have a good week” message, so you send them a GIF of someone giving a thumbs up.
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