Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you’re having a lovely end to the week! Anyone who works – or worked – a 9-5 job probably understands the Sunday feeling. It doesn’t matter how much you love your job, there’s always the feeling of it being your last day off, and having to get yourself ready for the week ahead. But now I’ve noticed a bit of a shift in the Sunday feeling. I’m still off work at the moment, so I’ve lost the feeling of the upcoming week ahead, but there’s still a different feel to it than any other day.
For me, Sunday has turned into a bit of a reset day. It’s the day when I dedicate my time to Netflix, comfy clothes, and a bit of self-care. I take a look at the things I need to do in the week and write up a little plan for it. But that’s about all I put on my Sunday job list. I do feel a little bit sad, and maybe a little bit of the cabin fever on a Sunday, like another week has gone by, but on those days I just dedicate a little bit of time to myself and do a few things.
Make it a self-care Sunday
Sundays I’ll usually switch my usual shower for a bubble bath, and then follow a pamper routine afterwards.
Do something productive that doesn’t take much effort
For me, it’s blogging. If I don’t have a lot of energy for productive jobs I’ll spend a bit of the day planning out my posts for the rest of the week, or making up drafts of posts.
Do some exercise
I try and make it my Sunday Runday – if I’m managing to stick to my workout schedule that week. Exercise makes me feel like I’ve achieved something, but outdoor exercise hits different somehow.
Switch my usual series-watching for film-watching
I fill most of my tv-time with episodes, whether it’s something like Mandalorian, or Real Housewives. But when I switch it for a film I feel like I’ve treated myself.
Force myself to do nothing
At least for an hour or so. I try and put down my phone, I make a cosy spot – usually with a furry throw, pillows, and Bob – and just lay and watch that film.
And that’s the little things I do to make a Sunday a little more normal. This morning was one of those mornings for me, when I felt a little overwhelmed with it all and desperate to go back to how things were a few months ago, but you just have to ride it out, and find out what it is that brings you back again.
xx
