Whether you love or hate your job, sometimes it’s easy to get that feeling on a Sunday evening. Who doesn’t love going to sleep knowing their 7am alarm is going off for five days, after a wail of a time this weekend? Yep! Just love it.
If you’re feeling a bit blue this Sunday, or recovering from a manic, fun-filled 48 hours, remember this: it’s the perfect time to rest, recover and re-set yourself for the days ahead. Ditch the dwelling and spend it by taking a positive outlook on the new week ahead. It’s going to be a great week and you’ll smash whatever you put your intelligent and creative mind to.
Here’s some self-care tips that will help you overcome the Sunday evening blues, having you Monday-ready in no time.
Channel your inner positivity
Pause what you’re doing and the social media scrolling for a couple of precious moments. Breathe, take a moment to appreciate and think about your closest friends, family and everything that is going well in your life right now. We’re all human, which means that sometimes we’re susceptible to focusing on traits, skills and things that perhaps, aren’t going so great at the moment. Spending a little time appreciating these will help dampen negative thoughts and flourish positive thinking. This will give you the confidence you need to throw yourself into the week, and be successful whilst doing it.
Make a list
What do you want to achieve this week? Write it down and plan how you’ll tick off your to-do’s – there is no better feeling. Whether it’s to do with work, fitness or your social life, no matter how small, it’s going to be an achievement either way! Try planning out exactly how you aim to complete them.
Tidy your room and living space
Organise your room and play some music. Whether it be chilled sleeping sounds or your favourite tunes (hint: the ‘Guilty Pleasure’ playlist on Spotify works wonders, thank me later), it will help to de-clutter your mind, as well as your actual space! Experts say that this role of organisation and being ‘tidy’, builds into other areas of life. Plus, I would argue that singing along to your most-loved favourites should be classified as an official form of therapy.
Treat yourself
Treat your skin to a face mask. I recommend the Garnier Moisture Bomb Hydrating Face Sheet Mask. It leaves your skin feeling so revived and hydrated. Your skin will feel like the dream the next morning too. Whilst your soaking up the goodness, put the kettle on and have a herbal tea. Drinking herbal tea always makes me feel like I am giving my body a boost and cleanse after tiring it out or eating junk food over the weekend! Pukka Night Time Tea contains lavender, which aids relaxation levels and helps you to unwind. Plus it’s naturally caffeine free so it won’t keep you up at night.
Starting the week right doesn’t have to be a painful chore. You have totally got this. Take a fresh look at this Monday. See it as a chance to remember you are wonderful, you’re amazing and you’ve got what it takes to realise your dreams.
Will you be trying out any of the tips above? Let me know if they’ve had a positive effect and have inspired you!
