Recently, the term Self Care Sunday has appeared online, encouraging people to take one day per week to really pamper themselves. Many of you have heard of the term “self care” to describe the act of taking time out of your day to do something just for you. But for those of us who work full time, raise kids, and run a household, it can sometimes feel impossible to actually do self care every single day. Here are some ideas on how you can make the end of your weekend all about Self Care Sunday.
30. Spend Some Time Alone
Throughout the week, we are constantly surrounded by people. You need to interact with people during your commute, at work, and when you come home at the end of the day. Many of you who live with partners and children don’t even get to sleep alone at night. But sometimes, all you need is to take a deep breath and just spend a few minutes to an hour completely alone.
According to Very Well Mind, there are some warning signs to look out for that signify you need some alone time. You could feel irritable, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or begin to feel social anxiety. When this happens, it’s more than okay to just spend your Self Care Sunday alone if that’s all you can handle. If you have kids, ask your partner to take care of them while you get some of your alone time. This might be a good time for you to take a bath or do any one of the activities that we mention on this list.