Self-Care Sunday Routine, Midweek Edition

Let’s be real: waiting until Sunday to take care of yourself is a scam. 😅 By the time midweek rolls around, energy is low, patience is thinner than washi tape, and everything feels louder than it should. That’s why I started doing a Self-Care Sunday… on a Wednesday—a gentle reset to carry me through the rest of the week.

This isn’t about perfection or luxury. It’s about checking in, slowing down, and giving yourself permission to breathe.

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Step 1: Reset the Space (15–20 minutes)

I can’t relax if my surroundings feel chaotic. Midweek self-care always starts with a mini reset, not a full deep clean.

• Clear one surface (desk, vanity, or kitchen counter)

• Light a candle or wax melt

• Open a window if the weather allows

• Toss laundry into baskets (no folding required)

✨ Rule: If it takes longer than 20 minutes, it’s tomorrow’s problem.

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Step 2: Comfort Clothes Only

Hard pants are illegal during self-care.

I change into:

• Soft leggings or lounge pants

• An oversized tee or cozy hoodie

• Fuzzy socks or barefoot freedom

This small switch signals to my brain: we are done performing for today.

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Step 3: Skin Care, Not a Full Routine

Midweek is not the time for a 12-step process. It’s about care, not effort.

My go-to:

• Gentle cleanser

• Hydrating toner or mist

• Moisturizer

• Lip balm or overnight lip mask

Sometimes I’ll add a face mask—but only if it feels good, not because I “should.”

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Step 4: Creative Calm (30–60 minutes)

This is where Craftin’ Wife’s Creations really shines. 💕

I choose one low-pressure activity:

• Coloring or doodling

• Journaling (messy is allowed)

• Simple crafting or prep work

• Planning upcoming projects without committing to them

No deadlines. No content creation pressure. Just making for the joy of it.

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Step 5: Nourishment That Feels Kind

Midweek self-care food is about comfort + ease.

Ideas:

• Soup or something warm

• A favorite snack plate

• Tea, cocoa, or flavored water

• Dessert without guilt (yes, even on a Wednesday)

Eating something intentional reminds me that I deserve care every day, not just weekends.

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Step 6: Gentle Wind-Down

I end my routine by slowing things way down.

• Phone on Do Not Disturb

• A familiar show, comfort movie, or audiobook

• Stretching or lying flat on the floor for a few minutes (highly underrated)

If I go to bed early afterward, that’s a win—not a failure.

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Why Midweek Self-Care Matters

You don’t need to earn rest. You don’t need to wait for Sunday. And you definitely don’t need to be burned out to deserve care.

This Midweek Self-Care Sunday helps me show up more grounded, more creative, and a lot kinder to myself—for the rest of the week.

If today feels heavy, consider this your permission slip to pause.

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What’s one small thing you can do for yourself tonight?