Self-Care Sunday: Do What You Love

When life gets busy, you need a pause button. But can you pause your life? No, you can’t because you have commitments to fulfill.  But everyone needs a day where they should recharge themselves. It could be anything you love to do, from taking a walk to writing in a journal.

Self-care is important for both physical and mental health.  And it’s not only important for women. It’s important for men too.  Self-care can be done on any day of the week but Sunday sounds like a day where you could do something for yourselves as it’s a day off from work. So take a break from all the chores and follow these steps to enjoy a lazy slow Sunday.

1) Write In A Journal

Start your day by writing in a journal. Journaling promotes mental well-being. Keeping track of your mental state is very important. In a journal, you can write all about how you have felt throughout the week, why you were feeling overwhelmed, what triggered your anxiety, which food you didn’t like or what things you are grateful for.

Letting your feelings out in the form of writing is very therapeutic and it is recommended by psychologists all over the world. Especially for those who are introverts and don’t like to socialize, they can vent out their feelings in the form of keeping a journal.

2) Plan A Brunch For Self-Care Sunday

Going out on a Sunday brunch is always a good idea. Give your inner chef a break and enjoy eating out. But this is something you can also plan at home and you can also create a healthier version of it that way. It also could be a refreshing smoothie that you saw on Pinterest a while ago but didn’t get time to try. Now is the perfect time to try it. 

3) Extra 10 Minutes of Sleep

Getting an extra 10 minutes of sleep can help you have a more concentrated and focused mind, a healthy heart, and a healthy mental state. Not everyone needs 8 or 10 hours of sleep. Some can think and work perfectly fine after sleeping for 6 to 7 hours but some of us need our 10 hours of sleep and a cup of coffee to start our day. So I would never mind an extra 10 minutes or 30 minutes of sleep on a Sunday.

Sleeping is as important as eating for your body. It helps regulate the bodily functions properly. Without adequate sleep, your body will start to shut down. Listen to your body!

4) DIY Masks

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DIY masks have made life so much easier for everyone. The internet is full of diy recipes. Do you want glowing skin? All you need is one teaspoon of turmeric and one teaspoon of honey and you are good to go. You just need to think and the internet will find it for you. Apply the mask, and relax in front of the TV while watching your favorite show.

The stores are full of face masks, hair masks, and foot masks. If you have time to go for a manicure or a pedicure, you should go out but if not then no worries. You can always buy those masks and get all the hyaluronic acid you want. Follow that 8-step skincare routine and don’t forget to add a lot of moisturizer in the end.

5) Shopping

Shopping is every girl’s best friend. It makes you feel happier. A study showed that shopping releases a dopamine hormone in our brain which makes us feel good. Going out and spending some money on yourself is never a bad idea. You deserve that new dress, shoes, and bag. Matching earrings won’t hurt, either.

The shopping bags never feel heavy and always consider shopping your investment on yourselves. Buy something for your room or office space. Add an extra pair of heels to your closet! 

6) Meditation

Meditation is a powerful healing process that can help you with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. Yoga is one of the forms of meditation, and it’s always helpful in nurturing your mental health. There are tons of yoga classes available online and offline, you can choose according to your preferences.

Mindfulness exercises also help in reducing stress and anxiety at work or home. Try to incorporate this basic guide in your life and it will help you with your body and mind. Prioritize yourself, and you will see how much it affects your life.

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