Self-care Sundays - It's A Thing!

4. Plan your next dream vacation.  

Just because you can’t travel now doesn’t mean you can’t start planning your next dream getaway. Create a dream board on Pinterest of locations you’d like to visit. Get some inspiration for places to stay, things to do, and top things to eat. You might even find a deal so good it’s hard to pass up. If traveling abroad isn’t in the cards, book an Airbnb, and plan a staycation. Who wouldn’t love staying in a luxury cabin or nature retreat to get away from it all? 

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5. Treat yourself. 

If you can’t get to the salon today, pamper yourself at home. While you may not want to cut your own hair, you can try simple beauty treatments like hair masks, face masks, and mani/pedis.

Give your skin a little TLC with an at-home facial. 

• Cleanse your skin to remove any makeup, oils, and dead skin cells. 
• Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub. 
• Stock up on face masks to give your skin an instant boost. 
• Hydrate with your favorite moisturizer. 

6. Have a busy schedule? Meal prep to save time. 

Healthy food choices impact how you feel. If you’re struggling to find time to get everything done, carve some time into your schedule on Sunday to meal prep for the week. You’ll have lunch or dinner, ready to go. Not only will you save time during the week, but you’ll also save money by not eating out or ordering any takeaway. 

Need inspiration for what to make? Try these recipes. 

7. Get inspired to try something new. 

Sometimes the same routine can get a bit stale. Switch things up by doing something new. Plan a fun date night with your partner, prepare a fresh meal, or learn a new skill online. Make a list of hobbies that you’ve wanted to pick up. Get inspired for the week by investing in yourself. 

Here are some ideas for fun, creative, and new at-home date night experiences. 

Productivity Hacks: Try These Self-care Sunday Ideas

8. Create actionable goals for the week.  

Sunday is a good time for a restart. Don’t wait until the end of the year to visualize what you want to accomplish. Use every week as a chance to get organized and set yourself up for success. I add tasks to my to-do list the night before so I know what I need to get accomplished the next morning. Whether it’s content for a client, a new post for this blog, or my newsletter, I know exactly where to focus my attention as soon as I wake up. I use Asana to keep track of my to-do list. 

9. Clear any clutter to avoid distractions.   

If you’re searching for ways to connect with yourself, start at home. Get rid of things you don’t need, or donate anything you no longer use. It’s a great way to give your home office or closet a refresh. It could help boost your creativity and productivity, and you might find something new to wear that was tucked away in the back of your closet. Create a cozy space in your home, so you feel comfortable unwinding and de-stressing when you need to.  

10. Make a list of things hindering your growth. 

Hello, social media. I see you! Jot down a list of apps or things you’re doing that stop you from reaching your goals. I’ve deleted certain apps on my phone that were sucking up my time and stealing my productive energy. Writing these things down helped me come face to face with the things that prevented me from growing my business. 

11. Be proactive about your goals. 

If you’re feeling unmotivated at work, elevate your career skills. If you’re unhappy in your 9 to 5, that can take a toll on your mood and well-being. Take steps to make yourself more marketable. Plan a meeting with your boss to discuss room for growth. Visualize what your dream career looks like, and create an actionable plan to help you get there. 

12. Rest and get to bed early.  

If you’re burning the candle at both ends, it will take a toll on your mind and your body. Burnout is a real thing and can happen when you’re not focusing on your needs. Skip the late-night TV binge sessions of your favorite shows, and hit the sack early. Get enough sleep, so you don’t feel sluggish in the morning. Wake up at a similar time to reset your internal clock. Sleep impacts your psychological health, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and the immune system.

13 Practice saying no.  

Do you find yourself saying yes to everything? Are you looking at every opportunity that comes your way as a move in the right direction? While you might think doing a favor for someone you know or doing something for free to further your career might help you grow – it might actually be getting in the way of your true goals. Practice saying no. I repeat. Practice saying no. Sometimes, opportunities seem like they’re too good to pass up, but in reality, they can soak up your valuable time and keep you from actually doing what you want to do. Set boundaries and stick to your gameplan. 

Conclusion: Self-care routine 

Self-care is all about taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Stretch your body, meditate, or do something that helps you stay balanced. Share your highs and lows in your journal. Disconnect if you need a break and invest in leveling up your skills.  

If you don’t have time on Sunday, pick one day out of the week to start incorporating self-care activities into your schedule. Here’s the complete list if you need some inspiration.

Self-care Sunday Ideas Checklist 

1. Start a gratitude journal. 
2. Create a luxe at-home day spa experience.  
3. Move your body.  
4. Plan your next dream vacation.  
5. Treat yourself. 
6. Have a busy schedule? Meal prep to save time. 
7. Get inspired to try something new. 

Self-care Ideas to Increase Productivity

8. Create actionable goals for the week.  
9. Clear any clutter to avoid distractions.   
10. Make a list of things hindering your growth. 
11. Be proactive about your goals. 
12. Rest and get to bed early.  
13. Practice saying no. 

What are your favorite self-care Sunday ideas? Let us know in the comments.