20 Self-Care Sunday Ideas That Will Fill You Up With Serenity and Joy

Mornings are usually so rushed during the week. Take time to sit down, relax, and sip a hot cup of coffee or herbal tea.

Whether you make it yourself or go out to eat, today is the perfect day to treat yourself to a meal that takes a decent time to prepare. Create a gorgeous smoothie bowl, cook up a stack of pancakes, bake bread, or make a family recipe that takes a few hours. You have the time!

Journaling is great for writing down your thoughts, your worries, your dreams, and all the things you're grateful for. You can also use it as a way to feel more calm and prepared for the week ahead by writing out a to-do list.

Breathing in the calming scent of eucalyptus helps relieve stress, clears your nose, and helps you feel more invigorated.

Whatever the weather, spend some time outside, walking, running, hiking, playing, breathing in the fresh air, and taking in the gorgeous surroundings.

Sitting at a cafe with a croissant, reading on your couch, taking a solo walk in the woods — take some time with just you to help you recharge.

Getting sweaty will release all those feel-good hormones. This is a great time to try a new class or do a longer workout that you wouldn't normally have the chance to do during the week.

Take a scented bath and do some self-massage, a facial mask, or a nourishing DIY hair treatment. No need to leave your own bathroom to feel like you escaped the world a little.

You always feel better after hanging out with your favorite peeps, so make a date to grab coffee, go shopping, work out, or just catch up and laugh!

Baking in the kitchen is a great way to use your creativity, and it instantly brings joy. If baking a batch of cookies or a cake isn't your thing, cook up a delicious, savory meal instead.

Take some time to be creative, whether it's through watercolor painting, playing an instrument and singing, knitting, doing carpentry, or even rearranging your living room.

Take a hot yoga class or do some sun salutations at home. Somehow yoga on Sundays feels better than any other day.

Just because you deserve them! Every time you see or smell your bouquet, it'll brighten your day and remind you to love yourself a little more.

No explanation needed.

Stay in your PJs, snuggle on the couch with a blanket and popcorn, and catch up on episodes of This is Us, or watch old romantic comedies. This is self-care at its best.

While devouring a brownie sundae definitely counts as self-care, you may not feel awesome after. So nourish yourself with a bowl of healthy foods like fruit, veggies, and whole grains. Bonus points for making it look pretty — if it looks gorgeous, it'll taste better!

Take some time to sit calmly, and just breathe. It's amazing how energized and serene you'll feel afterward, even after just five minutes.

Whether it's with coffee, salt, or sugar, you can buy a scrub or make your own. It'll leave your skin soft and energized.

You can splurge and go get your nails done, or just take some time and do it yourself. Look up cute, easy nail decorating ideas to make it feel more special.

Taking a few hours to prepare meals for the week may not be the most glamorous self-care ritual, but it'll definitely make your weekday less hectic and keep you healthy and energized.