Do you ever get a touch of the Sunday scaries? Don’t fret about unpaid invoices, unhappy suppliers, mounting paperwork, or cashflow during your precious time off.
Discover a better approach, brought to you by Allstar Expense. It might just turn your Sundays into Fundays.
Life’s too short to work 24/7. It’s time to make your Sundays work for you.
1. Schedule your Sunday
It may sound counterintuitive, but planning and prioritising your Sunday can be a real game changer. Not only will you make the most of every precious moment – you’ll spend time on the things that really matter. So have a lie-in, but then kick yourself into gear and plan your day – whether that’s to speed through the chores, start a new hobby, have a leisurely lunch or spend time with family and friends.
2. Unplug to recharge
Why not go for a day of digital detox? Ditch the constant Teams, Slack or work email notifications and endless scrolling on social. Go on, we dare you! Switch off your devices, give yourself more downtime and see how good you feel. It’ll help your posture, anxiety levels and your sleep. And having a break from that blue light can reduce eye strain and headaches too.
Hit sleep mode on your mobile or reach for the Freedom app – it lets you block apps and websites for a limited time, which you set, so even if you’re tempted to browse you’ll get a friendly reminder not to. And come Monday, you’ll be back up and raring to go.
Swap screentime for time outdoors and embrace the power of nature to restore and relax your brain. If you can’t bear to turn your phone off – you could take a steps challenge with the World Walking app, designed by a cardiac rehabilitation instructor. It lets you choose a famous route like the Machu Picchu Inca trail and see if you can complete the same number of steps!
3. Live in the moment
Meditating is a fantastic life skill to master. And practising a little mindfulness even for just a few moments can help you focus, reduce stress and make your day-to-day a lot easier. If you’re struggling to start, check out apps like Headspace and Calm or try writing a journal.
4. Boost your brain power
We all know keeping active is good for the body. But did you know that by doing different kinds of activities you can relax your brain and even rewire it? Every time your brain processes new information, neurons fire and new pathways form. And it’s these new connections that help keep you mentally fit. So a little training for your brain could help you make better decisions and improve your problem-solving. Think of your brain as a muscle – keep learning new things to exercise it. You could try learning how to juggle for starters!
5. Pursue a passion
It’s good to make your weekends feel different to your weekdays. Any hobbies and activities that aren’t work related not only relieve stress but help you think more creatively. Time flies when you’re having fun, and being engrossed in something you love is all-consuming in a good way. Whether it’s a bike ride, a gig, learning a new language or gaming – pursue your passions to create a better work/life balance. And plan ahead so you have something to look forward to at the end of a working week.
6. Hit snooze and rest up
A busy week is one thing, but chronic tiredness catches up with you. It can have serious health implications from high blood pressure to heart disease. So if you missed out on your recommended eight-hours-a-night during the week, reverse your sleep debt at the weekend.
Get into good sleep habits and bank extra hours where you can. It’ll make you more productive come Monday and could help improve your memory and decision-making. Our top tip: to get a solid sleep , take a bath before bed. Soaking in the tub can help you sleep better and burns calories too. Bubbles are optional!
7. Sort out all that ‘stuff’
We’ve all heard that phrase a thousand times. ‘A tidy home equals a tidy mind.’ Decluttering sounds dull – but it can have huge rewards. Clearing out your living space and taking back your home can be empowering and create a haven of calm.
Collect a few unwanted items and donate to a local charity to get that feel-good factor too.
Get the work/life balance right
However you spend your Sunday (most importantly NOT thinking about work), take inspiration from our helpful tips and give some of them a go.
And don’t forget to see how Allstar Expense could help you reclaim your weekend. With up to 44-days’ interest-free credit on supplier payments* you can settle up straight away and get on with your day.
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