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There’s a little something called a Self Care Sunday and I’m going to tell you all about how to make the best of one.
So, do you know about a little concept called a Self Care Sunday?
I learn more about self-improvement each and every day — especially as a self-growth content creator. I recently learned about a Self Care Sunday. It sounded like an interesting concept, so I did a bit more research on it. And let me just say: ever since then, I haven’t skipped a single Self Care Sunday.
Prioritizing this day the last few months has really helped to improve my mental health and I want the same benefit for you. So, in today’s post, I’m going to teach you all about what a Self Care Sunday is and why you should look forward to one, and even give you 50+ ideas to add to your checklist.
Are you ready? Let’s get into it!
THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT a self care sunday.
What is Self Care Sunday?
Self Care Sunday is a day where you spend the Sunday doing things you love that make you feel happy. For you, this could mean taking a 2-hour bubble bath. For others, this could mean sleeping in. For myself, it usually means scrolling on TikTok for hours and hanging out with my family.
Self care looks different for everybody. I’m going to give you some ideas for Self Care Sunday. It’s going to take some trial and error, but you’ll eventually know what you like to do to feel good inside.
Why you should consider a Self Care Sunday:
There are a few reasons I think it’s beneficial to adopt a Self Care Sunday routine:
1. IT HELPS YOU AVOID THE SUNDAY SCARIES
So, you might know something about the Sunday Scaries. If not, I’ll tell you: the Sunday Scaries is what some people feel at the beginning of a week. It usually involves feelings of anxiety and unpreparedness ahead of a new week.
I used to experience the Sunday Scaries a lot when I was in high school. But now that I’m out of high school and have adopted a healthy weekly self-care routine, I look forward to Sunday more than any other day of the week.
You should definitely consider building yourself an enjoyable Self Care Sunday routine if you feel anxiety at the top of the week. It’ll allow you to actually look forward to a new week rather than being anxious about it.
2. IT GIVES YOU A DAY TO YOURSELF
Most of us really only have 48 hours to ourselves throughout the week. And if your schedule is similar to mine, you might only have half of that.
Having a Self Care Sunday (or even Self Care Saturday or something similar) is so helpful when it comes to scheduling a day specifically for yourself.
3. IT PREPARES YOU FOR THE WEEK
Whether your Self Care Sunday routine consists of relaxing or productive activities, it should ultimately prepare you for the week. I mainly try to relax on Sunday’s and it really helps to set me up for success.
Types of Self Care:
Before we get into the good stuff, I need to educate you on the 8 different kinds of self care. Yes, eight! I didn’t know there were so many types of self care, but once I researched them, it made sense.
Here they are:
- Emotional self care
- Mental self care
- Physical self care
- Financial self care
- Spiritual self care
- Professional self care
- Social self care
- Environmental self care
Alright — now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s get into this list of 52 Self Care Sunday ideas. You definitely don’t have to add all of them to your routine.
I’m sure that’d be quite overwhelming and unnecessary. Just choose a handful of activities to enjoy each Sunday!
Self Care Sunday Ideas:
Emotional Self Care Ideas
- Show gratitude
- Attend a therapy session
- Vent to a friend about something that’s been bothering you
- Make a niche Spotify playlist
- Listen to some music (maybe even that niche playlist you just curated!)
- Play with your pets
- Look at old photos
Mental Self Care Ideas
- Respond to a journal prompt
- Complete a puzzle
- Read a good book
- Watch an episode (or a few) of your favorite series
- Teach yourself about a new topic
- Buy yourself some well-deserved flowers
- Get a manicure and/or pedicure
- Go for an early-morning or late-night drive
FREE SELF CARE ACTIVITIES LIST
Would you like a free self care activities list?
I know it can be difficult to think of different self care ideas, so I did the work for you! I created a FREE list of 81 self care activities that you can enjoy.
To get the list, simply click here.
Physical Self Care Ideas
- Enjoy a slow, relaxing morning routine
- Go to bed early
- Take your vitamins (hair, skin, nails, etc.)
- Make sure to keep yourself hydrated
- Do some grocery shopping
- Cook a meal or order takeout
- Schedule a doctor’s appointment
- Take an “everything shower”
Financial Self Care Ideas
- Educate yourself about finances (on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and finance books)
- Create (and stick to) a budget
- Check your bank accounts
- Check your credit score
- Open a new bank account
- Look at and analyze how much money you spent last week
Spiritual Self Care Ideas
- Say some positive affirmations in the mirror
- Attend a worship session
- Conduct a Bible study
- Watch a motivational speech
- Practice yoga
- Do some meditating
- Practice mindful eating
THINK: What’s your favorite self-care activity? Tell me in the comments!
Professional Self Care Ideas
- Plan your work week
- Schedule a meeting with your boss
- Do something you’ve been procrastinating
Social Self Care Ideas
- Enjoy a brunch date with your friends
- Attend a book club meeting
- Spend the day off your phone
- Call up a family member
- Go to the mall with a friend
- Declutter your phone
- Work on setting boundaries for yourself
Environmental Self Care Ideas
- Use calm, cool lighting
- Light a scented candle
- Use an essential oil diffuser
- Turn on a sound machine
- Clean, organize, and declutter your environment
Let’s recap!
We made it to the end of the post!
Today, we talked about Self Care Sunday.
I hope this post gave you some insight on what a Self Care Sunday is and why you should adopt one.
Please remember to take time to take care of yourself!
I know, in this economy, it can be hard to find free things to do that are fun. That’s why I put together a list of 7 free self care activities to enjoy today!
In the midst of chaos, don’t forget to smile,
DeMarcus – your self care buddy
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