55 Self-Care Sunday Ideas | Ultimate Self-Care Reset

On the hunt for the perfect tips for how to have a self-care Sunday? These simple Sunday self-care ideas are perfect for the refreshing weekend you are looking for!

Let’s start with some basics…

What is Self-Care?

Self-care gets presented in such a glamourous way. When I hear the term self-care, my mind automatically flashes to bubble baths, face masks, and cucumbers on my eyes. While that is self-care… that is not the ONLY form of self-care.

In reality, self-care can be so much more laid back than that. It can be done in the mindless, mundane, everyday things in life. Taking a shower can be self-care. Eating breakfast can be self-care.

Self-care does not have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. Rather, all that matters is– yup, you guessed it– that you are caring for yourself.

When Do I Need a Self-Care Sunday?

Chances are good that if you are reading this post, you could use a self-care weekend. Whether you googled “how to have a self-care weekend” or clicked on this post through Pinterest, clearly something about a self-care weekend appeals to you.

That tells me all I need to know to answer this question: if you are wondering if you could benefit from a self-care Sunday, you should have a self-care Sunday. 

Self-Care Sunday Ideas

Self-Care Sunday Ideas for the Body:

1. Go for a walk.

2. Meal prep healthy snacks and meals for the week.

3. Make your favorite breakfast for yourself.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Do some yoga or an at-home workout.

6. Take a nap.

7. Take a relaxing bath or shower.

8. Do a hair treatment. (Truss has the best hair mask EVER– I linked it!)

9. Apply a face mask.

10. Exfoliate and moisturize your body. (This M3 scrub is so good! It helps with acne, scars, cellulite, stretch marks (not that you need to try to “fix” any of these things), and just leaves your skin feeling GOOD!)

11. Give yourself a mani-pedi at home.

12. Have a DANCE PARTY. (Yup, just in your bedroom. Dance it out, girlfriend.)

13. Self-Tan. (I use Jergens self-tanner and THIS tanning mitt)

14. Stretch.

15. Get to know your body. (I talk about the importance of getting comfortable with being naked in my Body Confidence Tips post… it is truly an incredible form of self-care.)

16. Defuse some essential oils. (This is my exact diffuser! I love it!)

17. Take 10 minutes of deep breaths outside.

18. Laugh!

19. Enjoy your favorite treat!

20. Give yourself a massage. (I love to use foam rollers! It feels so nice on tight muscles!)

Self-Care Sunday Ideas for the Mind:

21. Take 10 minutes to brain dump things you are thankful for.

22. Read a book. (I have a year-long reading list with 24 incredible books everyone should read if you need some inspiration!)

23. Set goals for yourself.

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24. Learn something new!

25. Do a puzzle. (This could be a standard puzzle or a brain puzzle… Sudoku is my favorite. I’m obsessed!)

26. Reflect on your week. (Either mentally or in a journal!)

27. Journal about your inner thoughts.

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28. Practice meditation.

29. Be still and embrace it. Sit outside or in a quiet, safe place and be with your thoughts.

30. Practice positive affirmations.

Self-Care Sunday Ideas for the Soul:

31. Have a social media free day.

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32. Spend time in nature.

33. Call an old friend to catch up.

34. Watch your childhood favorite movie.

35. Listen to an upbeat song.

36. Go for a drive with the sunroof open.

37. Make a list of simple everyday joys in your life.

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38. Unfollow toxic social media accounts. (If they make you feel bad, they gotta go!)

39. Cry if you feel like you need to. (Bet you never thought of crying as a self-care activity!)

40. Schedule a therapy session. (Therapy is for everyone!)

Productive Self-Care Sunday Ideas:

41. Plan your meals for the week.

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42. Tidy your room.

43. Throw out old leftovers/expired food. Do a kitchen refresh!

44. Clean up and organize your workspace.

45. Plan your finances for the next week.

46. Jot down big events in the next week.

47. Plan a productive morning routine.

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48. Plan a productive night routine.

49. Spend some quality time with your planner.

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50. Go through your closet and get rid of old clothes.

51. Discover a side-hustle you might want to pursue.

52. Set intentions for the next week.

53. Do your laundry.

54. Make a grocery run to get healthy food for the week.

55. Plan outfits for the next week.

There you have 55 Self-Care Sunday ideas for the perfect weekend reset!

Sundays are a great time to practice some self-care. Whether it be mind, body, soul, or productivity self-care, making self-care Sunday part of your routine is a great way to boost happiness, productivity, and success!

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If you are feeling run down, overwhelmed, or just not completely yourself, it may be time for you to give yourself some weekend self-care with these self-care Sunday ideas. You should be back to “you” in no time!