{"id":103460,"date":"2025-10-13T14:01:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zine.modalova.com\/zine\/?p=103460"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:01:30","slug":"art-of-slow-sunday-how-relearn-doing-nothing-without-guilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/art-of-slow-sunday-how-relearn-doing-nothing-without-guilt\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Slow Sunday: How to Relearn Doing Nothing (Without Guilt)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The art of napping, the art of meditation\u2026 what if doing nothing<\/em> or almost nothing was one of the keys to preserving our mental health?<\/strong> And I see you coming: no, we\u2019re not talking here about \u201cdoing nothing\u201d while scrolling on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art of a lazy Sunday is a way to claim the right to a pause. Taking a day in the week, Sunday, of course, to rest your mind, relax your body, and indulge in activities that aren\u2019t necessarily productive but are deeply soothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s focus on this art of a lazy Sunday, a simple but precious ritual that you might quickly adopt\u2026 as an essential interlude to regain your balance and, who knows, spark new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepting to Do Nothing Productive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lazy Sunday is not a catch-up day for everything you didn\u2019t have time to do during the week. It\u2019s a day of rest, a real one. And it\u2019s not by chance that, in the past, it was dedicated to religious rituals: on Sunday, we slow down.<\/strong> We refocus, we share a meal, we take a walk, we breathe a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it: the idea of curling up in a fluffy bed with a book and a cup of coffee for thirty minutes is dreamy\u2026 but it\u2019s not that simple. The organization of the upcoming week, notifications on our phones, or that little inner voice reminding us of our \u201cto-do list\u201d often spoil our desire for a lazy Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then, there\u2019s the number one enemy of Sunday rest: guilt. In our Western societies, being \u201coverwhelmed\u201d or \u201cunderwater\u201d remains valued, even though mindsets are changing, particularly due to a growing awareness of the importance of mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning not to be productive is also learning not to feel guilty.<\/strong> Yes, watching Love is Blind<\/em> on a Sunday afternoon at 4 PM with a plate of surimi-cheese and a latte is okay!! Try it, you\u2019ll see, it feels good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creating a Lazy Sunday Ritual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, there was religion, Sunday mass for Catholics, or other spiritual rituals often followed by a big family meal. You know, the one that lasts until 4 PM, with the slightly annoying uncle and the grandfather who almost falls asleep at the table? These Sunday meals remain important for part of the population, but as families today often live farther apart from each other, this ritual sometimes tends to fade. So, even if you live in another city or abroad, nothing prevents you from creating your own ritual alone or surrounded!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you could decide that lazy Sunday will be reserved for brunch and flea market in a neighborhood you love. If you\u2019re alone, a little caf\u00e9 on a terrace with a book is also perfect. The main thing is to take time for yourself, whether at home or outside, and to slow down a bit this crazy race against time to observe the little details of everyday life, and why not, interact with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another ritual idea: start reading a new book in the morning<\/strong>, accompanied by breakfast in bed or simply a coffee before starting the day. You can then integrate other practices like yoga, a morning walk, or some journaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rest as a Skin and Mind Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking time for yourself is obviously good for your morale, but it\u2019s also good for your skin and body. I don\u2019t need to tell you this, everything is connected, and to have good morale, it\u2019s essential to feel good in your shoes. How can taking time for yourself improve your skin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because You\u2019re Well Hydrated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Generally, when we relax at home, we tend to drink more<\/strong>: tea, lattes, matcha if you follow the trends, or just water. The result: your skin is hydrated and more beautiful. It makes sense, yet we don\u2019t drink enough when we\u2019re too busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because You Breathe Better<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Breathing is the number one natural tool to combat stress.<\/strong> When we\u2019re rushing around, of course, we breathe poorly, but when we settle down and breathe mindfully, a few inhalations through the nose and some exhalations through the mouth are enough to relax us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because You Take Time to Make Food for Yourself<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to be a chef to create a lovely brunch plate<\/a> with a bit of cheese, fresh vegetables with hummus or tzatziki, for example, and toasted bread. And while you\u2019re at it, enjoy eating mindfully: take the time to savor, chew, and look at the food on your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featured image: \u00a9Anthony Tran \/ Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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