LIFESTYLE
There’s a certain satisfaction in closing out the weekend properly. That feeling of ticking everything off your list, rested and contented that makes you feel ready for Monday but also that the weekend was so good that you don't want it to end. The laundry’s folded, the fridge is stocked, the house smells homely with an easy dish cooking in the oven. It's giving a sense of readiness, of being prepared for the week ahead without losing the softness of the weekend.
Clean Your Space
It's hard to feel content in a chaotic space. Visual noise, makeup and skincare left out, half-folded laundry, the breakfast dishes, it all has a way of creeping into your mind, even when you think you’re blocking it out. Even if you don't have the time (or the want) to give your home a proper clean at least tidy and wipe down the surfaces, put away what you're not using, remove the clutter.
Make your space feel easy to be in because a tidy room is just easier to relax in. It lets your mind slow down, when your environment is organised, its easier to unwind and de-stress, making it a more enjoyable space to be in. It promotes a sense of control, when you take a few minutes to restore order, you're creating a calmer atmosphere that naturally supports a better mood. Even your sleep can benefit, research shows that a tidy bedroom can lead to deeper, more restful sleep. And during the day, a clean environment helps minimize distractions and improve focus, so you can be more productive without feeling frazzled. It's a small shift that makes a big difference.
Add Background Music
Play anything that feels good, 80s and 90s pop, Ibiza chill out, smooth jazz, we're not caring about trending anything tonight and we love a good singalong whilst we're cooking. If you don’t feel like music, the right kind of silence is just as good. One where the house is tidy, the low lights and candles are on and there’s something bubbling on the stove.
Sunday Night Eats
Avoid Deliveroo, there's something much more settling when you cook something in your own kitchen. Pour a glass of champagne, wine, kombucha or sparkling water, prep all your ingredients like a cooking show so its less stressful and take your time in the kitchen. It doesn't have to be complex, a tray of cod and vegetables roasted in the oven, sear a steak with a green salad or make fresh pasta with pesto and parmesan. A dinner that feels like effort without actually being one. Ending the weekend with something that tastes good and doesn’t feel rushed.
Then, Do Nothing at All
Really nothing. When it’s all done, the lights low, the room still warm from the oven, the scent still hanging in the air, that’s the moment of blissful relaxation. Enjoy the feeling. Don’t doom scroll. Don’t check your emails or make a list for Monday. Let yourself be quiet and settle. Watch something wholesome or read a few pages. Have a bath or everything shower. Take the extra five minutes to do whatever you normally skip because you’re too tired.
We talk a lot about how to start the day right, but the way you close it matters just as much. Especially on Sundays, when everything starts to speed up again. Emails start creeping back in, the to-do list expands before you’ve even had dinner. That’s exactly when it helps to slow everything down, on purpose.
Unhurried doesn’t mean elaborate. It means choosing not to rush, even when you could. It means giving yourself the kind of space you’d give a guest. Calm, considerate, cared for.