9 Sunday Routine Concepts to Assist You Chill out and Reset

Even earlier than coming into the workforce, the Sunday Scaries was an idea well-cemented in my unconscious. Given its definition because the “emotions of hysteria or dread that occur the day earlier than heading again to work,” I’ve to think about it is a near-universal expertise. Why wouldn’t it’s? As a lot as we might love our jobs and really feel ardour about what we do, returning to structured hours after just a few blissful days away is usually a wrestle for us all. And whereas a well-curated Sunday routine won’t clear up all our back-to-work woes, it may well assist us begin the week feeling extra grounded, rested, and ready to do the work that must be finished.

We’ve wrapped up the primary week of 2023, and it’s my hope that this text will enable you recommit to your intention of setting supportive routines all through the week. Routines serve to maintain us monitoring towards our objectives, they will improve our mental health, they usually direct our consideration to what’s most significant in our lives. And whereas we might all be accustomed to the advantages of a Sunday routine, it’s realizing create supportive habits and weave them into our lives that may current a problem.

Featured picture by Michelle Nash.

Picture by Michelle Nash

How to Create a Sunday Routine: 9 Game-Changing Ideas

Here’s the thing about creating a Sunday routine: it can look however you’d like. The only requirement? The rituals and practices you weave into your weekend wind-down need to support you. So if a yoga flow helps you connect with your body before a stressful Monday, go for it! But if you’d rather connect with your mind through a good book, nothing should stop you from spending hours in literary bliss.

Investing in yourself, your health, and your happiness is key to living a meaningful and aligned life—and you get to decide exactly what that looks like.

But who doesn’t love to feel inspired? *Raises hand* To help us all along our Sunday routine journey, I looked to some of the most successful people I know across every industry. Below, I’m sharing the best advice from CEOs, influencers, founders, and more. Keep reading to learn how they spend their Sundays to set themselves up for success in the week ahead.

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Reframe How You Think About Sundays

“Being open-minded and positive about what’s coming next and staying focused on my goals keeps the Sunday Scaries away.” Laura Lee, make-up artist, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and blogger

Create Structure for Your Kids

“[My husband and I] turn down all the lights in the house to remind our kids that it’s time for them (and us) to wind down. I actually really enjoy my alone cleaning time—it settles my thoughts for the day and allows me to focus on being present for the last hour my children are awake.” — Brandy Joy Smith, content creator, interior designer, and Camille Styles Motherhood Editor

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Invest in the Products That Help You Get a Good Night’s Rest

“My husband and I both have become addicted to a sleeping machine, this one is our favorite. It really helps us fall into a deep and restful sleep.” — Shaz Rajashekar, co-founder of Shaz + Kiks

Let Your Atmosphere Replicate How You Need to Really feel

“The very first thing I do after the children are in mattress is obvious the house, actually and energetically, by placing on some stress-free music, cleansing up toys and dishes, burning some sage, and lighting a lavender orange candle. This fully shifts the power within the house and I can start to wind down.” — Tiffany Paul, founding father of The Slept Life 

“After turning on my music, I mild a candle and pour a cup of heat tea. As soon as I’ve arrange an ambient environment, I proceed to tidy my bed room. This entails sorting my closet and miscellaneous gadgets mendacity round. Being conscious and acutely aware of my house and environment is important for my creativity, productiveness, and relaxation.” — Stella Simona, co-founder of Haati Chai and Amarilo

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Set a Bedtime Intention

“The very last thing I do is maintain my amethyst crystal and set my bedtime intention, for instance, an intention for deep and restorative sleep. I discover the straightforward act of bringing your self to the current second feeling the crystal in hand and setting a optimistic intention for sleep actually helps. If my thoughts begins racing, I convey myself again to my bedtime intention. Some say crystals have therapeutic or soothing properties however past that I similar to utilizing them as a device for mindfulness earlier than mattress.” — Tiffany Paul, founder of The Slept Life 

Let Your self Bask in Social Media—Then Activate ‘Do Not Disturb’

“I don’t keep away from social media, however I do select to scroll by and deal with a few of my favourite socials like TikTok. Round 9 p.m., I put my cellphone away for the night time and I put it on Do Not Disturb mode. At that time, my social time is over till Monday.” — Laura Lee, make-up artist, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and blogger

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Don’t Go to Mattress Offended

“My husband, canine, and I all the time get into mattress collectively and watch humorous sitcoms on Sunday nights so we will go to sleep laughing! Our go-to is The Office, of course!” — Kiku Chaudhuri, co-founder of Shaz + Kiks

Take Your Sunday Routine Outdoors

“Oftentimes, my Sundays are spent with my husband, Jack. If it’s sunny, we love spending the day exterior. It’s so good to be in nature collectively, even when it’s only a stroll by the neighborhood with our canine. Strolling phone-free feels rhythmic and meditative. It permits my thoughts to suppose freely with every stride.” — Riley Reed, photographer, author, and founding father of Woke Beauty