In Defense of the Lazy Sunday

In theory, I adore a lazy Sunday – sleeping in a bit later than you normally would, then, still lazing about in bed, a morning beverage in one hand, a new read in the other. 

In practice, I very often succumb to the Sunday Scaries. I may spend a bit more time in bed, but fending off the anxiety of the week ahead is not nearly as enjoyable as reading of Elinor and Marianne’s trifles.

But then I stumbled upon the “French Sunday” and realized I may have skipped a step or two. For one, lazy Sundays are a mentality – as silly as it may seem. 

If you’re a bit productivity-obsessed (same here!) and haven’t settled into the mindset of rest, you may find it difficult to do “nothing,” and the additional hour you’ve spent in bed has left you wracked with guilt – the very opposite of well-rested. 

Or, you’ve left your chores (grocery shopping, meal prep, and laundry, oh my!) for Sunday, thinking they’re a bit less mentally taxing than your day-to-day tasks – which may be true, but aren’t we deserving of rest, plain and simple? 

So, as counter-intuitive as it may seem, you should plan for a lazy Sunday. Do your best to save whatever tasks you have (provided they aren’t too pressing!) for Monday and breathe, just for a moment. Maybe you'd like to stroll about aimlessly or catch up with a long-distance best friend – however you choose to spend your day, be kind to yourself. 

If you’d like a few more French Sunday recommendations, I’ve found The Everygirl’s guide to be rather helpful. 

P.S. A belated happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! Moms, thank you for everything you do! We’d not be here without you, literally!

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