41 Self-Care Sunday Ideas You’ll Want to Try Right Away
Are you looking for some fabulous ideas to craft the best self care Sunday routine ever? You’ve come to the right place!
Self-care Sunday is the idea of designating one day a week to set aside time for yourself (on Sunday)! It has grown a lot in popularity as people are prioritizing their overall health and mental well-being more and more.
Let’s face it, you go through a lot every week between work, school, family life, and whatever else you have going on. So implementing a weekly self-care day can open up time to enjoy the little things life has to offer and recharge for the week ahead.
There are many benefits to taking time for self-care including:
-Maintaining a positive mental health state
-Reducing stress
-Improving your confidence
-Gives you something to look forward to!
Self-care can be as simple as taking 15 minutes to do a face mask…Or you can go all out and create the perfect self-care Sunday routine tailor-made just for you! Regardless of what you choose to do, make sure to set a firm boundary and take some time for yourself so you can recharge, reset, reflect, and relax!
Here are 41 Self Care Sunday Ideas to help inspire you!
Self Care Sunday Ideas
1. Sleep in
Sometimes the best form of self-care is letting yourself sleep in and catch some much-needed Zzz’s. Take Sunday morning to sleep in, alarm, and catch up on some well-deserved beauty sleep!
2. Go for a walk outside
Going for a nice walk outside can be the perfect opportunity to slow down, get some fresh air, and have a change of scenery. Bring your dog on your favorite path or embark on a brand new trail somewhere else and enjoy God’s beautiful creation!
3. Exercise
Add a quick burn to your S.C.S. and your body will thank you! Exercise helps improve your mood, reduces stress, and boosts your energy level. Find a Pilates workout on YouTube, go for a jog, or hit a punching bag! You will feel so accomplished, invigorated, and energized when you’ve finished.
4. Get off your phone for the day
Let’s face it, you’re probably on your phone a little more than maybe you should be. We’ve all been there. The world is so interconnected online that it’s hard not to be on your phone a ton…But it may not be a bad idea to take some time away once a week.
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5. Read a book
Self-care Sunday is the perfect day to get lost in the book you’ve been dying to read.
There’s nothing better than just lounging in bed and enjoying the mental escape a good book can provide. Take a run to the library or download an ebook and settle in for a peaceful Sunday read-a-thon!
Here are some of my current favorites:
7 Habits Of Highly Effective People By: Stephen R. Covey
Experiencing God, By: Henry Blackaby
6. Make plans with your friends
Make a date to go get lunch, see a movie, or do some shop therapy with a friend! It can be so wonderful to catch up on the details of each other’s lives, and do something out of the ordinary!
7. Make a smoothie
One of the best ways you can care for yourself is by nourishing your body with healthy food. If you’ve got a blender at home, make yourself a healthy smoothie or Açaí bowl! I love mixing any fruit I have in the fridge/freezer, with some coconut and almond milk!
8. Face mask
If you want to give your skin a quick boost, apply a facemask. Facemasks can be relaxing and refreshing especially combined with a warm bath and soothing music! You can find simple face mask recipes to make at home, find them at your local drugstore, or buy them online.
This Aztec Secret Clay Mask is amazing!
9. Go for a scenic drive
Sometimes it can be relaxing to simply go for a drive. You can make a playlist ahead of time for the road or choose your favorite podcast to listen to. Find some scenic backroads to go on and enjoy the peaceful drive through nature.
10. Set goals
Life can be hectic during the school or workweek. Sometimes it’s hard to balance your goals with your weekly obligations. Take advantage of your self-care Sunday and plan and set your own weekly goals and come up with a plan for how to achieve them.
11. Take a relaxing bath
Ah yes, taking a nice warm bath is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. It’s a great place to relax and read, listen to music, or put your favorite show in the background. Add to the experience by using bath bombs, muscle-relaxing bath salts, and bubbles!
12. Give yourself a mani pedi
Pop on a YouTube video and sit down to give yourself a fresh set of nails. Having beautiful nails always helps me feel more confident and put together during the week. Go all out and do your toes after giving them a nice soak in a foot bath and foot mask!
13. Create art
One of the most therapeutic things you can do is to create art. Whether that’s painting, drawing, writing songs, or crafting jewelry. Self-care Sunday is the perfect day to create or to experiment with a new art medium. You never know what you will love creating if you try!
14. Jewel art
This diamond rhinestone art is extremely satisfying to create. It’s like a color-by-number but you use a pen-like tool to stick rhinestones onto a canvas and create a picture. Highly recommend it for a Sunday afternoon activity.
Rhinestone diamond painting art set
15. Work on your side hustle
If you have a business you’re working on starting up, take advantage of Sunday to make steady progress toward your dreams and goals. Progress is progress and one of the best things you can do for yourself is pick away at something that could eventually change your whole life!
16. Crochet or knit
Crocheting and knitting are mindless and relaxing activities (once you know what you’re doing) that can provide a wonderful sense of accomplishment. You can make beautiful sweaters, plushies, or scarves for everyone you know as a thoughtful and personal gift! There are plenty of YouTube tutorials to get you going on the basics!
17. Pick out outfits for the week
Picking out your outfits for the week ahead helps you to be more creative and organized when it comes to your weekly fits. You’ll be way less stressed in the mornings before work or school too so you can hit snooze one more time.
18. Journal
Writing is such a great way to blow off stress healthily and constructively. Journaling allows you to document your journey in life and get your thoughts on paper. My favorite way to journal is by prayer journaling, and writing letters to God. If you’re interested you can check out my post on how to start a prayer journal.
19. Cook your favorite food
If you have a favorite recipe, self-care Sunday is the perfect day to treat yourself to your favorite food! Run to the grocery store or have them delivered and create your signature dish for a scrumptious end to the week!
20. Meal prep
Sunday is the perfect day to do some meal prep for the week ahead. If you’re looking to stay more disciplined about your diet, pick out some healthy recipes and get cookin’! Meal prepping is also great because it can free up time during your week for other things!
21. Buy yourself some flowers
You deserve flowers just for being you. Run to your local florist and pick out the perfect bouquet to give your countertop a little loveliness and charm.
22. Take a course
I don’t know about you but I LOVE taking new courses and learning more about subjects that interest me. Learning about things that interest you can be so enriching and fulfilling. You learn valuable information for a new hobby, business you want to start, or skill you want to develop.
23. Spend time with God
God wants us to walk with Him every day, but Sunday is a great day to set aside time to be more intentional with Him. Call your girlfriends together for a fun Bible study session, spend some time in your prayer closet, or jam out to some praise music!
24. Color
When was the last time you colored? Coloring is the perfect mindless and simple activity to do on a Sunday afternoon. Get an adult coloring book and color away!
25. Bake
What’s your guilty pleasure? Cupcakes? Brownies? Break out the pots and pans and get cooking on your favorite treat to make your Sunday a little more sweet! If you end up with more than you’d like for yourself, it’s the perfect excuse to bring something sweet to your friends or to share with a neighbor to make their day.
26. Evaluate your finances
You’ll always feel more at ease when you’re on top of your money situation. Spend some time working on a budget if you don’t have one and evaluate your financial goals. Is there anything you’re saving for? What are your long-term financial goals? Take some time to do a financial check-in to stay realistic and organized about your money.
27. Treat yourself to your favorite restaurant
Self-care Sunday is a good excuse to treat yourself to your favorite restaurant. Take yourself on a date or order in!
28. Nap
Nothing hits like an afternoon nap. If you’ve been running around all week just trying to keep up, then it can be nice to cuddle with your dog or cat and catch up on that beauty sleep.
29. Get some plants for your space
Adding greenery can liven up any space. If you’re feeling a little disenchanted with your living space, head to your nearest Walmart or Home Depot and find some cute plants to add to your family!
30. Go somewhere you’ve never been
Another amazing thing to do on self-care Sunday is to go somewhere you’ve never been before. There are so many new places to explore, sometimes even in your hometown. Try making a list of places you’d love to see and take a day trip to visit a new place from time to time!
31. Clean & declutter
No, cleaning isn’t the funnest activity in the world but it can be very relaxing and there’s certainly nothing like being in a nice clean space! Getting rid of things you don’t use or need can also help reduce stress. What’s the sense in holding onto things that are just taking up space?
32. Watch a movie or binge your fav show
Break out the throw blankets, and popcorn, and settle in to watch a movie you’ve been wanting to see or catch up on your favorite TV show.
33. Cross off some stuff on your to-do
Sometimes one of the most fulfilling things you can do is get some of the looming tasks crossed off your to-do list. There’s nothing like crossing tasks off a to-do list and feeling that satisfying sense of accomplishment. It’s nice when you don’t have to think about those things anymore!
34. Rearrange your room
Once or twice a year it’s nice to move all your furniture around and give your room a fresh look. Move your bed over to your other wall or maybe find something new to add a little bit of life to your home or room.
35. Take pictures
Grab your camera (or phone camera) and head out to capture some fresh shots and perspectives. Taking photos gives you a greater appreciation for the world we live in and God’s beautiful creation. You can head to a new location you’ve never been to or meet up with some friends to do a cute photoshoot.
36. Dance, Sing or both
Jamming out to your favorite playlist is always so fun. Music is a universal language that can connect with our deepest emotions and boost our mood. Take some time to create a nostalgic playlist of your favorites or spend some time searching for new tracks to add to your list!
37. Go to a coffee shop
Sometimes you just need to do things to romanticize your life. Dress up in a cute outfit, and take yourself on a coffee date. You can bring your laptop, book, or journal and get creative in a space other than your home, alongside your favorite coffee or tea!
38. Scrapbook
Another amazing way to get creative and do something stimulating for your mind and creativity is to scrapbook! Get your recent pictures printed off and create a beautiful collage of your latest memories to look back and smile at!
39. Write yourself notes
Get a pad of sticky notes and write your favorite quotes and bible verses on them. Then stick them to places you’ll see often throughout your week, like your car, mirror, or refrigerator for some encouragement. Remind yourself of your uniqueness, beauty, and talents because tbh you’re pretty awesome!
40. Go get a massage
Every once in a while, it’s nice to get pampered. If you want to give yourself a relaxing and rejuvenating treat, book a massage at your favorite salon!
41. Plan your next vacation
Figure out your next vacation spot and spend the day figuring out what you want to do, see, and eat when you get there! Not only is it super fun to research new places, but it’ll give you something to look forward to!
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