25 Ideas for Self-Care Sunday
Sundays are a great time to get in a little extra self-care. And I’ve got you covered for the next 25 weeks!
With these self-care quotes and ideas for self-care, you are going to be feeling your very best before you know it!
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Why Bother With Self-Care?
Self-care can look different to everyone, but the premise is still the same. It’s simply doing things for you that help your happiness and overall well-being.
Good self-care can also have a positive impact on your confidence levels, productivity, and mindset. So it’s a pretty big deal.
Quotes and Ideas For Self-Care Sunday
- “Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
- Spend time doing something for YOU! A hobby, a walk, reading, etc.
- “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Norm Kelly
- Take the time today to relax. Whatever that looks like to you. Go for a long nature walk, pamper yourself at the spa, or do something else that relaxes you.
- “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde
- Journal today about your personal growth. How have you grown in the recent months? Reflect on that and how you feel knowing how far you’ve come.
- “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde
- Treat yourself to something special today. Maybe a treat that you don’t usually get or a special little present for yourself.
- “You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people.” – Unknown
- Write a letter to yourself. Write about all of the amazing things that you love about yourself. Talk to yourself as if you were talking to a friend.
- “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” – Oprah Winfrey
- Meditate today. It doesn’t have to be a long session, but enough to relax and help you clear and focus your mind.
- “An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” – Unknown
- Spend some time reading today. Maybe light some candles and have a glass of wine. I can’t think of a better way to curl up with a good book!
- “The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil
- Today, take some time to invest in your physical health by doing something active.
- Do some Yoga, weightlifting, or running to get yourself feeling great.
- “Take time to do what makes your soul happy.” – Unknown
- Do something today that maybe you haven’t done in a while. Something that really makes you feel amazing.
- “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed
- Find a quiet spot and meditate for 30 minutes today.
- “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow.” – Eleanor Brownn
- Take a nap today! Rest and replenish today for the week ahead.
- “Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.” – Deborah Day
- Do something today that makes your heart happy. Visit an animal shelter, go to a bookstore, or get your hair done. Whatever it is that makes you happy.
- “Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” – Jackie Viramontez
- Spend time planning out the week ahead. Make sure to include self-care time in the schedule.
- “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” – Christopher Germer
- Write a letter to yourself. Be kind and use compassion when you write. Tell yourself the things you love about yourself. Or how proud you are of yourself.
- “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
- Take some time to detox from the digital world. Unplug yourself, go out for a nature walk, and give yourself a reboot.
- “Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn
- Make a healthy, nourishing meal for yourself today.
- “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
- Practice some positive self-affirmations today. Affirmations are a great tool to build confidence and positivity.
- “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
- Exercise and get that blood pumping! Do at least 15 minutes of an activity you enjoy.
- “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” – Jean Shinoda Bolen
- Do something for yourself today that makes you happy. Make a plan to incorporate this into your regular routine, if you can.
- “Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can.” – Louisa May Alcott
- Spend time with your besties today and do something you all love to do. Go shopping, wine tasting, spa day, whatever it is.
- “Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” – L.R. Knost
- Take time to practice your skincare or hair self-care routine today. Make that extra time you usually don’t have to spare.
- “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
- Do something today that stimulates your mind. Do a puzzle, crossword, or a logic game. Something to get the gears going and make you think.
- “Self-care is essential to well-being.” – Suzy Kassem
- Create a spa day feel in your home today and pamper yourself.
- If you can, go to a spa and treat yourself to some relaxation.
- “Self-care is taking all the pressures you are facing right now, and deciding to which you will respond, and how.” – Imani Shola
- Put together a to-do list. Prioritize things that need your attention sooner rather than later.
- Make a plan to tackle your to-do list to help take some of the mental pressure off.
- “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery
- Start a new healthy hobby or routine that will help you set your future self up for happiness and success.
Other Tips and Tricks for Self-Care
Create Routines-Make self-care part of your routine whenever you can. It makes it easier to keep up with and you will feel better in the long run.
Make It A Group Activity– if you can’t find the time to yourself for some self-care, include your friends or family. Everyone can benefit from it!
Plan Ahead– Be sure to make a plan to include self-care into your schedule.
For some other self-care ideas, check out my post Quick and Easy Self-Care Ideas.
I would love to hear from you and learn what Self-Care means to you! Head on over to my Facebook page, Just Your Everyday Mama, and let’s chat! See ya there!