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If your Sundays aren’t filled with relaxation and pampering, then your Sunday routine is all wrong.
For me, Sundays are my holy grail for the week.
It’s definitely a day for me to unwind and relax, and at the same time, set myself up to have a productive week ahead. The way I like to unwind, relax and recharge is by having a self-care Sunday and pampering myself.
Make yourself a priority and give your body, mind, and soul the love you deserve! It’s time to put yourself first and practice some self-love by trying these amazing self-care Sunday ideas.
What Is Self-Care?
Self-care is the practice of looking after your physical, emotional, and mental health intentionally.
It is a decision-making process that empowers you to look after your own health and well-being efficiently and conveniently.
It’s a fairly broad term and can mean different things to different people, self-care looks different for all of us.
Why is Self-Care Sunday important?
There are many benefits to having self-care Sundays.
We live in a time where we are rewarded for overworking and expected to achieve more in a shorter span of time. As a result, we feel tired and stressed and can easily burn out. Even when we aren’t doing something, we feel like we should be working.
By setting aside a day to relax and pamper ourselves and recharge we can:
-feel energized and ready for the week ahead
-be more efficient during the week
-prevent mental overload and burnout
-creates a better work-life balance
-allows for a healthier lifestyle
-reduces your stress levels
-improves your physical and emotional health
-helps strengthen your bond with yourself and improves your self-love
-improves your self-confidence and self-esteem
Self-care is essential to creating a more balanced and rounded life.
31 Self-Care Sunday Ideas for You to Try
Self-Care Activities Under 5 Minutes (For The People Who Are Just Too Buzy)
Taking care of yourself is important, and even if you just have 5 minutes for self-care, these self-care tips will help you relax and rejuvenate.
1. Meditate and take deep breaths to really ground yourself and calm yourself down, this works even if you just have 5 minutes.
2. List at least 10 things in your journal that you are grateful for today.
3. Play some happy music, music has the ability to affect your mood, so put on your favorite song and sing along to boost your mood.
4. Hydrate, we often forget to drink water, I know I do. So drink some water to treat your body to some good hydration.
5. Stretch your body to release tension and relax your body.
6. Talk to a loved one and vent, or simply catch up with them. Sometimes all we need is some human affection and love to boost our mood.
7. Practice some self-love, and do a 30-day self-love challenge. These usually have different self-care activities that are quick and easy but highly effective.
8. Take out your journal and write down your thoughts and feelings, you may not have time to process them right now, but at least you have gotten them off your shoulders.
9. Make yourself a healthy snack when you feel a bit peckish, stay away from your salty, sweet, and unhealthy snacks, and have a delicious healthy snack.
10. Have a cup of tea outside, sometimes all we need is some fresh air and calm to relax and de-stress. I recommend some chamomile tea to really calm you down.
11. Do your skincare routine, whenever I finish my skincare, my face looks glowy and so healthy that it just boosts my mood, and don’t forget to apply your sunscreen.
12. Read a chapter of a good book, I love reading for self-care, the right book can really set the tone for your day.
13. Go for a short walk and practice mindful walking.
14. Cuddle your partner, pet, or child. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I love to go cuddle up to my boyfriend and it instantly soothes me.
15. Have some quiet time, and spend a few minutes every Sunday in stillness.
Self-Care Activities Under An Hour
Taking care of yourself is important, and even if you just have an hour for self-care, these self-care tips will help you relax and rejuvenate.
1. Go on a long walk along the beach, a hiking trail, or anywhere that feels like a happy place to you.
2. Watch a good Bob Ross video and grab paint supplies and allow yourself to be creative.
3. Cook yourself a healthy meal, or bake yourself some cookies. Baking and cooking are known to be great soothing activities.
4. Give yourself a steam facial. It will leave your skin feeling soft and leave you feeling cute.
5. Give yourself an at-home pedicure. I love getting my feet massaged and rubbed, but sometimes we just don’t have time, take some time and give yourself a good pedicure at home.
6. Try out a micro french manicure all the girls are trying it, so why not give it a shot and give yourself a manicure to really pamper yourself.
7. Spend some time with someone you love, bonus points if you do it outside.
8. Go to an exercise class, whether it’s yoga, pilates, or a HIIT class, going to a workout class is a great self-care activity. Not only do you get to work out your body, but you also have the opportunity to make new friends and interact with people.
9. Have a relaxing bath, baths are great for washing away the stress of the day and unwinding. Make sure to pull out all the stops, candles, relaxing music, and Epsom salts.
10. Take a relaxing luxury shower. If you’re not into baths, showers can be a relaxing time too. Light some candles and have yourself a warm luxury shower.
11. Reflect on your journal, sometimes we journal and don’t really have time to reflect on what we have written. So grab your journal and reflect on your thoughts and feelings from the night before.
12. Curl up on the sofa, grab a blanket, and watch an episode of your favorite show.
13. Take a nap. A quick 30-minute nap can have an amazingly restorative effect on your body and your mind.
14. Clean your space, I love being in a clean organized space, I may not enjoy cleaning but the feeling of being in a clean place is enough reward for me to go through that.
15. Get a professional massage.
16. Go get a professional manicure, maybe you don’t want to go the DIY route, so go get yourself a manicure.
17. Listen to a good podcast that you enjoy.
18. Buy yourself some flowers.
19. Plan your week ahead to allow for a more relaxed and stress-free week.
Self-Care Activities Under 3 Hours
1. Have a solo date. Go out and spend some quality time with yourself.
2. Get lost in a good book to escape and let your mind relax.
3. Have a proper skincare routine. Dermatologists’ recommend waiting in between applications of our skincare products to really allow them to be effective. So have yourself a proper skincare routine, waiting the recommended time in between applications to really get the most out of your skincare.
4. Binge your favorite show. Right now, I’m loving Only Murders In The Building, and I can’t wait for season 3! I just love Selena Gomez, and Maryl Streep will be joining in! Gag!
5. Go to brunch with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.
6. Meal plan for the week to stay on track with your health goals. Whether that’s simply buying groceries or cooking all your meals ahead.
7. Declutter your home to make cleaning your house easier during the week.
8. Try something new that you’ve been meaning to try. Whether it’s painting, bowling, or maybe a cooking class.
9. Go on a picnic.
10. Have a digital detox, and allow yourself to shut off the outside noise.
11. Plan your month ahead to allow for a more relaxed and stress-free month.
12. Go on a date with your partner, whether it’s a last-minute date or maybe you want to try something new and go on a different type of date.
13. Practice an act of kindness to do some good for others.
Self-Care Activities For The Entire Self-Care Sunday
1. Have an at-home spa day. Set up your home to be your very own sanctuary for the day and treat yourself to all your favorite pamper treatments.
2. Dedicate your day to volunteering and giving to those in need.
3. Rest. Catch up on your sleep and do nothing at all for the bulk of the day. Really allow yourself to have a Sunday reset.
4. Make a self-care schedule for the week. Using these 51 self-care activities, make a self-care schedule to really optimize your self-care routine for the week.
Take some time each Sunday to pamper yourself and have a self-care day to really unwind for the week ahead.
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