How To Spend the Weekend Alone
48 hours of me-time.
Hot take - spending a weekend alone is one of the best things I do to protect my peace. Sure, maybe throw in brunch out or a glass of wine with a friend for a *little* bit of human interaction, but for the most part - I love nothing more than my alone time at the end of a busy week.
SELF-CARE
This one’s obvious… but having self-care morning or evening with no time constraints is truly one of life’s greatest joys. I love to take a long SOAK in the bath and enjoy my favourite products. Lately, I’ve been adding a few dashes of SMOOTH Body Oil to my baths for a super luxurious, nourishing experience. Plus, the essential oils really calm me down. Right now, I’m also loving this clay mask. If I’m feeling like I need it, I might even treat myself to a massage at the local Thai massage place - best massages. Read more about my favourite treatments in London here.
MOVEMENT
I love unwinding with a yoga class on a Saturday morning or Sunday evening. It helps me decompress from the week and sets me up for a weekend prioritising myself. I have been doing hot yoga and *woah* - there’s something about sweating it out while also grounding myself that feels next level relaxing. Of course, I take my Effie girl on lots of walks throughout the weekend. As we have a bit more time, we often get in the car and venture across the city to some of our favourite spots for a longer walk - Hampstead Heath will always be a favourite.
CLEANING
Tidy space, tidy mind - it’s true! I love a slow, Sunday reset ahead of a new week - laundry, fresh sheets, fresh flowers, spruce up, a grocery shop, you get the gist. Top tip: If you’re lacking motivation, set a 30 minute timer, put your headphones on and just go for it, even if you only tidy one room - you’ll thank yourself later! *Niche* but i’m obsessed with this Sage Space Spray right now - it’s non-toxic and smells so fresh.
LIFE ADMIN
Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy an hour or two of work on the weekend. Sometimes it’s inescapable (founder life…) but I find I’m able to tick lots off my never-ending to-do list when I don’t have a non-stop flow of Zoom calls and emails to reply to! I also love spending some time planning out the week ahead in my calendar… this eases the Sunday scaries and that panicky flustered feeling that often sweeps over us on a Monday morning.
RELAXING
I literally can’t function throughout the week if I haven’t had enough guilt-free downtime on the weekends. Can you relate? A nap, reading time, Netflix - it’s a must! I have spent the weekend binging Breeders on Netflix which is so good. I also spend a lot of time yapping on the phone catching up with friends.
How do you spend a solo weekend? Let’s chat!
You have been and will forever be my self care icon. You have inspired me to spend my Sunday taking care of myself!!
Looooved having a weekend alone when I had my angel poodle with me. I lost him 2 months ago therefore "alone time" has a very different meaning today. Missing him terribly everyday isn't going anywhere, obviously, but this note is received as a sign to learn - or at least try - to take care of myself again regardless of the pain. Thank you 🤍