{"id":167345,"date":"2023-11-26T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T09:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=167345"},"modified":"2023-11-27T01:21:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T08:21:07","slug":"7-basic-ideas-for-self-care-sundays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/7-basic-ideas-for-self-care-sundays\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Basic Ideas For Self-Care Sundays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Self-care is exactly what it sounds like: taking care of yourself. That can mean different things for different people. In general, self-care involves carving out a chunk of time, or even a day, to treat yourself properly. Take baths, pamper yourself, engage in meditation, treat your body right, or do any activity that relieves stress and makes you feel great. Practicing self-care<\/strong> can help improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-care is more than just a buzz term circling health and beauty websites. The average person spends so much time working long hours and caring for others, and they often put themselves last. Putting others first is not a negative trait, but it does mean that you may not invest quality time in yourself. It is more than acceptable, encouraged even, to pay adequate attention to your mental and emotional health. Being mindful of your own needs is the ultimate act of self-love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We invite you to take part in self-care Sunday<\/strong>, which is one day of the week that you take for yourself. Sunday is usually the day because Monday starts the work week, which can be stressful. You can practice on whichever day is your <\/em>Sunday, just so long as you take the time to press the reset button and recharge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t rush your Sunday morning wake-up. That said, sleep experts do encourage people to practice regular sleep\/wake times to establish a healthy circadian rhythm. If you wake up, you don\u2019t have to leave your bed right away. Open a book and spend a little extra time reading in bed. You can even exit the bed, make yourself breakfast, and enjoy breakfast in bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This may not be at the top of your self-care to-do list, but taking a quick morning walk is a great way to start the day. You get bonus points if you soak up some morning sunshine<\/a> as that helps energize the mind and body. Walking is a great way to burn a few extra calories and can help you clear your mind. Take your relaxation up a notch by walking in nature, as that has been proven to improve mood<\/a>, focus, and creativity.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take your self-care Sunday to the next level with an at-home luxury spa day experience. Pamper yourself and let your stress melt away<\/a> in a warm bath, to which you add relaxing essential oils<\/a>. Consider putting on light music and dimming the lights. You can also apply a face mask, enjoy some light snacks, and even a glass of wine. Most importantly, mute your phone, relax, and enjoy your day off. You may even find some great at-home spa kits online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Journaling is a powerful self-care tool. It helps you clear your mind<\/a> and release any tension, anger, or frustration within. Journaling also helps you observe your feelings, checking in with your negative emotions and bad experiences. After letting it out on the page, make sure to follow it up with some notes of gratitude, as that helps infuse your mind with joy and happiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Doesn\u2019t meal prepping take up quite a bit of your time and energy? Although that is one way to look at it, another way to look at meal prepping is that you are caring for your future self. It is very easy to spend hours on social media or binge-watching a show. Make more use of your time by being productive. Stay away from things that drain your energy or harm your mood\/self-confidence<\/a>. Choose a couple meals to prepare so that you have less work to do when it comes time to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For beginners, meditation can be very challenging<\/a>, but that\u2019s perfectly acceptable. Meditation is a useful tool to benefit your emotional and mental health. It works to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, and get rid of negative self-talk. If you find that traditional silent meditation is very difficult, consider experimenting with guided meditation. This can also be a useful practice to do before bed, as it can help relax the mind and improve sleep<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Is Self-Care Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spend Time In Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Go For A Morning Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spa Day At Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Journal It Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meal Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meditate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Social Media Detox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n