How often do you wake up Sunday morning thinking about the workweek ahead of you?
What level of anxiety and stress do you feel about your to-do list on the weekends?
Simple: Our culture places atremendous value on productivityand does not place as much value on rest.
Be optimistic that you might make this day of the week one of your favorites.
Your happiness andwell-being will significantly increase by single-tasking and informal mindfulness.
You deservetime off and rest.
Take it, and enjoy it.
venture to keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up time on the weekends as you do on weekdays.
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Ideas include walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, roller-skating, outdoor yoga, or surfing.
Listen to great music or a podcast or the sounds of nature all around you.
Do not let bad weather deter you, arun in the rainis equal to a therapy session to me!
After you finish your Mother Nature Movement, find a quiet place tomeditatefor 10 to 20 minutes.
you’re able to sit in complete silence with your breath or follow a guided meditation.
Consistent meditation changes the physical shape of your prefrontal cortex and makes you feel calmer and more resilient.
You will have more tools to deal with the week’s challenges and will bounce back from adversity.
Create a ritual where you sit down in a quiet place and consciously review your previous week.
During this exercise, reflect on all areas of your life, not only what you achieved or accomplished.
What did you learn?
How did you grow?
What made you feel content and proud?
The next step is to journal about the next seven days.
How do you want to feel during the week?
What will you prioritize to take care of your mind, your physical body, and your spirit?
Write down your big goals and create boundaries so that you accomplish what you want and need to.
Tech-free family or friends time
Sundays are for savoring.
1 predictor of happinessis human connection.
This means spending time with people that you care about and who care about you.
A happy Sunday includes time with friends and family where you are present.
I challenge you to leave your phone in your bag and ringer off if possible.
Imagine that you will not see this friend or family member for a while and savor the time together.
Show up fully and practice active listening.
