Self-Care Sunday: 53 Ideas To Help You Recharge in 2023

Self-care is the answer to a lot of modern-day stresses. It’s also something that we should be thinking about every day, not just after a major crisis. Luckily, there are tons of ways to practice self-care that don’t involve going out and buying 10 different face masks or aromatherapy oils. In fact, with the internet at your fingertips, you can find all kinds of ideas for simple self-care routines that you can do from home – whenever suits you! Taking a little time during the week for you will put you in a better place to be there for others that depend on you. That is important!

Self-care Sunday is a great way to start the week feeling refreshed and recharged. There are so many things that we tend to overlook in our busy lives, but they make such a difference when it comes to our well-being and general happiness. If you work on Sunday, pick the day that works best for you. I have created the ultimate list of ideas you can do to recharge and prepare yourself for the week ahead. Pick a few, or try them all!

53 Ideas for 2023’s Self-Care Sunday

Self-Care through Movement

• Take a long walk or run
• Dance it out to your favorite song
• Do yoga or stretch out
• Go for a bike ride
• Take a walk in the woods
• Do a Tai Chi or a Qi Gong session
• Play with a pet

Self-Care with Good Food

• Have a picnic outside
• Enjoy your favorite glass of wine or coffee
• Try a new recipe or cook something special
• Go out to eat — try a new restaurant in your community
• Bake something to eat during the week

Self Love Sunday

• Have a slow morning by planning to sleep in
• Relax by doing NOTHING
• Take a nap
• Go to bed early
• Stay in your comfy clothes all day.
• Have a digital detox or tech break for a few hours or the day
• Unplug from social media for a day
• Take a long warm bath

Chill Out Sunday

• Watch a movie at home or in the theater
• Listen to your favorite playlist
• Play a video game
• Meditate
• Listen to a podcast
• Binge-watch a favorite TV show
• Visit a museum, exhibition, or gallery
• Read a book

For the Planners

• Make a list of all the items you want to accomplish in the coming week
• Reflect on the past week — What went well? What needs attention?
• Straighten up for the week because clutter causes stress
• Plan out your outfits for the week
• Make a menu plan for the week–Taking the stress out of shopping and What’s for dinner?
• Plan out what you can for the week– Appointments or A Top 3 To Do for Monday

Self-Care in the Outdoors

• Take a joy ride
• Spend time at the pool, lake, or beach because the water is calming.
• Watch a sunrise or sunset
• Do some gardening
• Go fishing
• Spend some time at a park

Spend Quality Time with Loved Ones

• Connect with a friend
• Spend time with family–Visit parents or grandparents
• Go to Church
• Have Game Time with friends or family, playing cards or board games

Me Time

• Journal
• Work on a hobby
• Color
• Pamper yourself with a face mask
• Get a Manicure and/or Pedicure
• Make a Gratitude list to add to weekly
• Learn something new with YouTube or a book
• Take time to daydream and make a Bucket List
• Go shopping for yourself! Even if it is splurging on something small.

Now you have enough self-care ideas to try a different one each Sunday for the 2023 year! We are all in different seasons of life, so focus on what needs attention right now for you. Is it spending more time with the ones you love? Taking a little time to plan ahead for the week, so it runs smoother? Or Do you just need to give yourself some TLC? Get this printable list for yourself and make Sunday a self-care day so you feel refreshed for the week to come!