75 Of The Best Self Care Sunday Ideas

Hello Self Care Sunday – The Best Day of The Week!

Whoever came up with the term ‘Self Care Sunday’ I want to personally thank you.

When you wake up on a Sunday morning it’s nice to look forward to dedicating the day (or part of the day) to winding down, enjoying time with family and getting a little rest and relaxation.

So, why not add in some additional time for self care on a Sunday? Even better!

You most likely ended up on this post because you desperately need to add self care to your routine so you can press the reset button. or you’re looking for new ways to practice self care.

If you aren’t getting enough self care in your life make sure to read the next two sections before checking out your self care Sunday ideas.

This will help you remember why you sometimes need to take care of yourself first.

Why is Self Care Important?

It’s called balance! We all want it, need it and honestly, aren’t getting enough of it. This is where self care comes in.

Here are a Few Main Benefits of Self Care:

• Better work-life balance
• Having a healthy lifestyle
• Reducing your stress levels
• Improve physical health
• Regular support for your mental and emotional health
• Create an intentional life

Self care is even more important for people who are giving to others most of the time.

Without self care we begin to burn out, become stressed and our mental health can be affected.

Self care is essential in creating the life we want and love.

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How to Create Your Own Self Care Sunday Routine

Making sure you dedicate the time for self care is about commitment. Ensuring you follow through on your commitment is mandatory, my friend!

The easy part here is we are already dedicating Sunday for self care. How and when you follow through on self care is up to you.

If you’re lucky you can dedicate a whole day to self care, but here are a few more realistic ways you can allocate time for self care:

• Quick self care activity (15 minutes or less)
• Take a mini self care break (30 minutes to an hour)
• Allocate a chunk of the morning to self care (2 – 3 hours)
• Full morning or afternoon of self care (3 – 5 hours)

To Do:

• Create some free time and then schedule a period of time you can commit to from the choices above – literally add self care to your to-do list this week.
• Block out your calendar for this Sunday and try some of these ideas below…

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75 Self Care Sunday Ideas For You To Try

 

As mentioned above there are a handful of different ways you can allocate time to self care, so as you read the below ideas think about the little things you can do to create the perfect day of balance – just for you.

The following self care Sunday ideas are broken down for the above time segments to help you create your ideal self care routine.

Quick Self Care Activities (15 minutes or less)

1. Make a cup of tea or any hot, cozy drink you love
2. Go for a stroll around the block and practice mindful walking
3. Diffuse relaxing essential oils
4. Make yourself a healthy smoothie
5. Read a chapter of a good book or a short story
6. Pull out a colouring book for adults
7. Write in a gratitude journal (<- I created this one!)
8. Lie down and cuddle (your pet, your pillow, your blanket)
9. Meditate – try the Calm app to help you with guided meditation if you’re new to this mindfulness practice
10. Listen to some feel good music and have a dance session in your kitchen
11. Use a foot massager – this is the one I use that I am obsessed with
12. Write a love letter to yourself and mail it. I really mean this 🙂 When the letter arrives you will have forgotten what you wrote and love how it makes you feel!
13. Do some gardening – just getting your hands in the dirt is grounding and feels great
14. Watch a funny video – laughter really is the best medicine
15. Eat a healthy snack
16. Lift some weights – perfect to do while the kettle is boiling or when watching TV

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Take a Mini Self Care Break (30 minutes to an hour)

1. Have a relaxing bath with all the goodies – candles, essential oils, relaxing music
2. Take a nap with the coziest blanket you own
3. Get a manicure
4. Take your dog for a walk
5. Bake something you love
6. Go for a walk at a nearby park to get some fresh air
7. Look at old photos
8. Get a professional massage
9. Listen to a podcast that inspires you – I highly recommend I’m Busy Being Awesome with Paula Engebretson
10. Go for a run or workout
11. Listen to a chapter of an audiobook – I’m currently listening to Atomic Habits by James Clear
12. Make a yummy comfort dish and enjoy
13. Call an old friend
14. Write a personal goals list
15. Buy yourself some flowers
16. Unfollow people on social media – those accounts that don’t make you feel good
17. Walk and talk during your phone calls at work

Related: 40 Self Care Sunday Quotes To Inspire You

Allocate Most of the Morning or Sunday Afternoon to Self Care (2 – 3 hours)

1. Brunch with a close friend
2. Go on a long walk or get out into nature for a hike
3. Create your own spa retreat (shower with essential oils, face mask, do your nails, relax with green tea, have a nap)
4. Go to the movies – and even better see something that YOU love (not what others want)
5. Go on a date with yourself
6. If you’re a music lover create a nostalgic Spotify playlist or two
7. Take a Sunday class (something you’ve always wanted to do, but never made time for) – Indian cooking, belly dancing, calligraphy, painting, yoga – the list goes on!
8. Go fruit picking (whatever is in season)
9. Do a little Netflix binge
10. Work on a meaningful project – photo album, scrapbook, writing
11. Start a new hobby – or pick up a hobby you’ve put on the back burner
12. Get a haircut at the salon
13. Declutter a room – you’ll feel so accomplished after (and less stressed)
14. Redecorate a room

Full Morning or Afternoon of Self Care (3 – 5 hours)

1. Visit a local farmer’s market and treat yourself to some new foods
2. Get a spa treatment followed by a healthy lunch
3. Go on a picnic
4. Relax at the beach – this is even one of my favourites when the weather is colder
5. Have friends over for brunch – do a potluck to make it easy
6. Go to an art gallery or museum
7. Attend a book club with friends – if you’re not part of a book club, start one!
8. Be a tourist in your own city
9. Spend the day with family creating memories
10. Meal prep your favourite dishes for the week ahead – listen to some great music or an audiobook while cooking
11. Veg out – yep, just turn your mind off and chill
12. Have a NO social media afternoon – better yet hide your phone too!
13. Work outside if you’re able
14. Create some personal goals and get started on one

Self-Care Ideas for Sunday Evening

1. Have a nice dinner with family or friends
2. Put fresh sheets on the bed – you’ll sleep better
3. Go to bed early to make sure you get enough sleep
4. Try a little light exercise to help you unwind – an evening walk is a perfect way to wind down
5. Try journaling before bedtime – you can try some journal prompts or start with making a list of the simple things in life that bring you joy
6. Say no to screens at least 30 minutes before bed – phone/tv/ipad
7. Make a soothing cup of camomile tea
8. Light a candle for that hygge feeling
9. Write a ‘went well list’ – of all the things that went well today
10. Give yourself an at-home facial – wash, face mask, exfoliate, lotion, etc
11. Write some positive affirmations for the next day
12. Learn about some 30-day challenges and choose one to start tomorrow
13. Plan your self-care for the upcoming week & put it on your calendar
14. Stretch before you get to bed

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My Ideal Self Care Sunday Routine

The perfect self care Sunday for myself is to make sure I get some quality time outside – ideally in the countryside if possible.

I grew up in a tiny village surrounded by countryside and my Sundays as a kid consisted of horseback riding, church and playing outside with friends – followed by the best family dinners in the evening.

When I was in my twenties I lived in England and spent Sundays going on long hikes through the English countryside.

After being back in Canada and living in the city for the past 15+ years all I want on a Sunday is some good quality outside time and I’ll take it any way I can find it…

Farmers markets, dog park, gardening, long walks. Add some tea drinking and family time and I am a happy girl!

Planning Your Self Care Sunday: Next Steps

Before you choose an idea from the above list, ask yourself… “What do I need most right now?”

This is important as you want to use self care as a way to improve your daily life, start the work week off right and look after yourself.

I want to know from you…

What Does Your Perfect Self Care Sunday Look Like?!

Tell me all about your best ways to practice self care, or what you’d like to try from the above list.

Share in the comments below…

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Yolanda xo