During a busy week, you might not have as much time for yourself as you’d like. That’s why dedicating one day a week, like Sunday for example, can help you to recharge your batteries and unwind before the start of the new week ahead.
Don’t feel guilty for putting yourself first and taking care of your overall well-being, as it will help you show up on Monday in a more positive and clear headspace. What you want or need every week might be different. One Sunday you might want to jam-pack your day with activities, and on another day you might need to bed rot and that’s okay. Listen to what your mind and body are calling for and cater to it.
Listed below are tons of ideas for you to design your dream self-care Sunday. If Sundays don’t typically work for you, then this can be applied to any day of the week that does. You don’t need to complete all of these ideas every week. You can pick a few that call to you and then pick some different ones the next week. Keep switching it up, or if you find a rhythm that you like, you can stick to that weekly.
Why Do Self-Care?
Completing self-care and creating a weekly ritual isn’t just about doing skin care and bubble baths; it’s allowing yourself to have the time and space to refuel your soul. Life can be draining, so if you’re not consistently recharging your batteries, you might wonder why you’re always running on empty.
Finding new ways to take care of your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness will ensure that you’re able to pour from a full cup. You’ll be able to give more of yourself to your relationships, work, and other tasks while experiencing less burnout.
Benefits of a weekly self-care Sunday-
- More energy to sustain you throughout the week
- Practice self-love
- Able to tune in & tend to your emotions
- Listen to your body & see what it’s asking for
- A calmer, quieter mind to think clearly
- A way to practice mindfulness
- Feel well-rested & rejuvenated
How To Do a Self-Care Sunday-
Don’t feel restricted by these ideas or the idea that this has to be done on Sunday. Have a self-care day whenever you have a day off, or have a self-care hour every night. Use these ideas and incorporate them into your schedule in a way that suits your lifestyle best. The most important thing is that you’re taking time to feed your soul and tend to your well-being.
Extrovert vs Introvert-
Depending on whether you’re an extrovert who gains energy from other people or an introvert who gains energy from being alone, you can decide how you spend your self-care Sunday. If it feels right, call up friends or family and go out for brunch or a leisurely walk. If you’re feeling introverted, put your phone away and enjoy some solo time.
Farmers Market-
If the season calls for it, head to a farmers market to load up on local and fresh produce and any other goodies that they sell. This is a great way to utilize eating seasonally, which is a more flavourful and nutrient-dense form of eating.
Nature-
Snow, rain, or shine, aim to spend time outside. Whether that’s going for a walk, heading to the beach in the summer, or making snow angels in the winter. Getting fresh air is healthy for you, and nature helps to clear your head of whatever may be stressing you out.
Exercise-
Get your body moving in some form or another today. Do some light stretching, do yoga, or complete a short mat pilates workout from the comfort of your home. Follow along with one of these videos. Light exercise is perfect for your self-care Sunday to get everything moving, but save your hardest, most strenuous workout for during the week.
Clean/Declutter-
Clutter can pile up if you don’t stay on top of it and can put a damper on your mental state. Use your self-care Sunday to clean up and declutter your space so you can think more clearly without any mess dragging you down. Put everything in its correct spot and get rid of anything you no longer use or that doesn’t bring you joy.
Cook-
When you think of slow, homemade, and extravagant dinners, you’d probably think they were made on Sunday. Use today to cook one of the recipes you’ve been dying to make but haven’t found the time for yet. Don’t rush the process and enjoy the journey of cooking a meal from start to finish.
Prep-
Use your spare time today to prep for the next day or the week ahead. Meal prep, organize your schedule, and pick out your clothes for the next day. Do anything that will take the load off of your future self. If you’re not into meal prepping, make a large batch of meals that will last you for a few days.
Read-
Get lost in a book today. Whether you prefer fantasy, comedy, or romance novels, pick up that book you haven’t finished or started and read for an hour or so. Instead of doom-scrolling, enjoy a slower form of entertainment.
Skin Care-
Go the whole nine yards today and don’t hold back. Do your full skin care routine and more. Steam your face to open up pores, exfoliate, do a face mask, add your serums and moisturizers, and end with a facial massage with your hands or a gua sha to sculpt the face and drain lymphatic fluid. If you have a red light mask, now would be the perfect time to use it.
Meditate-
Meditating can help you clear your mind and let your thoughts drift away like clouds. Spend 15-20 minutes meditating to empty your head before the start of a new week. If you’re new to meditation, follow along with a guided meditation to help steer you in the right direction.
Tech-
Self-care Sunday should be mostly spent away from your tech devices. Put your phone on silent or leave it in the other room so you can enjoy your day and complete activities that bring you peace, instead of becoming distracted by your phone and doomscrolling for hours on end.
Set the Mood-
Romanticize your self-care Sunday by setting the mood. Put on your favourite silky pjs if you have them, light candles, wear your favourite scent, play ambient music, or have your comfort show playing in the background.
Journal-
Life brings up a lot of emotions. Spend 15-20 minutes writing down your thoughts and feelings in a journal to get things off your chest. Notice how you feel after completing this exercise. You can either rip up and throw out these pages when you’re finished or store your journal somewhere safe where no one will read it.
Bath-
Draw the ultimate self-care Sunday bath by pulling out all the stops. Use essential oils, bubble bath, or bath bombs. Get your bath tray out for a glass of wine, book, or candles, and relax the best way that you know how. If you’re not a bath girl, then taking a long, hot shower is the way to go.
Creative Outlet-
Find your inner creative genius and work on your creative hobby of choice or aim to learn something new. Paint, play music, write poetry, or whatever creative hobby that’s calling to you, try to create something beautiful.
Take Yourself on A Date-
Take yourself out for a date. Whether it’s solo or with someone else, do something that you’ve been meaning to try. Head to your favourite coffee shop, the new restaurant in town, the park, a museum or art gallery, or wherever else your heart’s desires.
Final Thoughts-
Making time for yourself to heal your soul and rejuvenate your energy isn’t selfish or a waste of time. It should become a necessary component of your week so that you have the bandwidth to move into the week feeling rested and recharged. Complete as many of the above ideas as you can to create your perfect self-care Sunday routine or switch them up from week to week to keep everything fresh and exciting. Hopefully, with these ideas, you can create the self-care Sunday of your dreams.
