9. Practise gratitude and reflect

When you’re feeling anxious about the week ahead, it’s all too easy to find your mind consumed by worries about things to come in the future.

To counteract this, try looking back at the week that’s gone past and reflecting on the good things – both the moments that went right, and the things you were grateful for.

Not only is it a great way to reframe your thinking to focus on the positive (as humans, we tend to focus on the things that go wrong), but practicing gratitude has been proven to boost mood and help you sleep better, too.

10. Cook something new

If you struggle to find time to cook complicated or time-consuming meals during the week, Sunday evening is the perfect time to try one of those recipes you’ve had bookmarked on your phone for months.

Not only will you end up with a tasty meal to enjoy (and perhaps some leftovers for the rest of the week), but the methodical, sensory experience of cooking a meal from scratch can be incredibly relaxing. A glass of wine or tasty soft drink on the side is a good idea, too.

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