Super Simple Sunday's!!
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min read
Happy Sunday my loves! I know Sunday's can mean something different for everyone. A day to relax, a day spent agonizing the upcoming week, or maybe you have a case of the Sunday scarie's from a blurry Saturday night out. For me, Sunday's are the day I choose to prioritize myself and my needs, my mental health, and get in an optimistic mindset for the week ahead, Even if that means sleeping all day from a weekend of too much tequila. Sunday's are a fresh start to a new week with new beginnings and opportunities. Remember that your routine doesn't have to include a heavy to do list of chores or be completely on schedule- Today is day for you to embrace you!
MY FAVOURITE SUNDAY RESETS
Let's get over burnout and over working for a second. You are allowed to take a break, regardless of what the new social norm of working 80 hours a week has taught you. What good will you be if you are running on empty? Let's get your self-love tank full and remember that taking care of yourself isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.
Rinse off negativity!
Start the week fresh- and that includes taking care of your stale smelly Saturday night body. Shower, Bathe, whatever you fancy. use your favourite scent, lotion your skin, play some easy music, and spend that time off your phone. be present with yourself and the time you are spending taking care of YOU. In the busy moments you might day dream about that moment you had with yourself. Reset. Compliment yourself. Twist that towel around your head and throw on your favourite house coat or comfy cozies and live that self care aesthetic life- it feels good doesn't it? Chill out, Hydrate, make a comforting breakfast no matter what time of day it is, and just enjoy.
Journal. Journal. Journal.
Yes you read that right. 3 Journals. I tend to spend a little extra time with them on Sundays. If you have tried journaling and have felt silly, I'm with ya. It took me awhile to get over the fact that I was an adult with a diary, but now I can't imagine life without it. My first Journal I write in is my Five Minute Journal from Intelligent Challenge. It has prompts that literally take less than 5 minutes. I start the day with it and It gives me a more positive mindset before heading into journal #2 and journal #3. After reflecting on what I'm grateful for, I write one page in MY journal. Journal #2. MY journal because its filled with all the bad, good, and in-between stuff. It has a cute locally made leather cover and it looks like something that is so "Hunter". This one is basically my little backpack therapist. I write down any feelings into it to get them off my chest and sometimes I turn back and read old pages to remind myself how far I've come. It has changed my mental health for the better and I've noticed I carry less of a sour taste in my mouth. It is so important to me even when I am feeling unmotivated to write one single page. ( sometimes that means writing in the largest angry font possible. that's okay.) last but not least, Journal #3 is a little zip up journal that I carry for my small victories, gentle reminders, and goals. Its my own little cheerleader with whatever I'm feeling passionate for, and helps me stay focused on what I'm trying to achieve. I choose to write in it last after my mind is freed from all the heaviness and I can feel a little more focused. If that's too many for you, start with one. Getting it out on paper and off your chest feels GOOD. It should feel awkward and silly at first, give it a try!!
Listen to your body.
Seriously. Listen. If you need to go to that yoga class or strength training, good for you. If you are feeling a little moldy after a night out and you need to lay on the couch with a comfort show, also good for you! I feel often we punish ourselves after a fun night out by forcing ourselves to act normal. You aren't normal, you are hungover. If you are anything like me, those days hit hard. Its good to get outside and get that serotonin boost heading into the week, but a walk around the block or sitting on your porch with a coffee will also suffice. Try stretching maybe. You don't need to be a super human today. Your body will tell you what it needs and when it needs it. There are countless times in the past where I've forced myself to run 5 kilometres or go to a class to make up for the night before, and it has almost always made me feel worse. Sometimes its nice to just lay in a dark room with the window open, and that can be enough.
Do Something that benefits you.
Something that benefits you can include a 5 minute skincare routine, getting ahead of your project due this week, or starting a new show. If it will or is going to make you happy, do it. Maybe its that workout we talked about or maybe its drinking your water intake for the day. It could be a social media clean out, grocery trip, reading a book, or visiting loved ones. Starting the week with something that you will benefit from can set you up to maybe have more time in the week to prioritize yourself or relax. Whether you are benefiting now or long term, if it makes you feel good, its worth it.
Show yourself some love!
Most of you must be aware of the five love languages. Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Giving and Receiving gifts, and Acts of Service. Well are you aware you can show yourself love in all these forms as well? It's so important to give yourself the love you wish to receive. These forms of affection don't have to come from a partner or a loved one, they can come from you! Give yourself a pedicure. Tell yourself why you rock. Spend those extra 5 minutes with yourself. Go to a local shop and get yourself something new or thrift something old. Do something kind that future you will appreciate, like organizing a Spotify playlist or Pinterest board. Take yourself on a coffee date! The things you do for yourself don't have to be grand gestures, it can be as small as clipping that toenail that's been jabbing you when you walk or changing out the coffee filter for Monday morning. (Can you tell what I'm doing today? ha ha) The little ways we love ourselves and set ourselves up for greatness can make all the difference. How are you going to show love to others if you can't show it to yourself? Practice makes perfect!
I hope some of these you find useful in your upcoming Sunday routines, or any day of the week! Sundays are a vibe and I'm working on carrying this energy with me going into everyday. You deserve that me time so you can show up as your best self! I hope you all have fabulous restful week and I'll be back soon.
Cheers and Take Care,
All Things Honest
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