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!

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

  1. Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
    • Spend time doing something for YOU! A hobby, a walk, reading, etc.
  2. 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.
  3. “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.
  4. “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.
  5. “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.
  6. “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.
  7. “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!
  8. “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.
  9. “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.
  10. “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.
  11. “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.
  12. “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.
  13. “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.
  14. “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.
  15. “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.
  16. “Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn
    • Make a healthy, nourishing meal for yourself today.
  17. “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.
  18. “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.
  19. “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.
  20. “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.
  21. “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.
  22. “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.
  23. “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.
  24. “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.
  25. “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!

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