What better way to make the most of your weekend than to spend it with family and friends? Spending time with loved ones heightens your awareness of things you are thankful for. And this change in perspective might just be what you need to take on the challenges in the coming week.

We all know how challenging it can be to fit exercises into our weekday schedules. Adopting a Sunday night exercise regimen, especially one that you enjoy, can give you the burst of endorphins you need to carry yourself through to the next Sunday!

It can be anything ranging from a wild night out to just curling up at home watching Netflix. But planning and actually doing something fun that helps you relax on Sundays is key to keep the Monday blues at bay.

Catch-up on the things that have been pushed to the bottom of your list over the week, whether it is reading articles you have bookmarked or researching on an interesting band you came across. Quench your thirst for knowledge by setting aside time to seek out these extracurricular sources of knowledge.

If you know you won’t have the time to run errands or stock up your refrigerator over the week, take some time off your Sunday to get it done. This way, you won’t find yourself rushing to the supermarket after work or stressing over lack of supplies when you come back from a long day of work.

Start off your week on a nice, clean slate by setting aside time on Sunday to clean up your living space. Knowing where everything when you are getting ready for work will make your week feel less frantic.

Strategizing is one of the most crucial steps to do on a Sunday evening to cut down on some Monday morning madness. From planning your meals to familiarizing yourself with deadlines, it can be important in setting the wheels in motion for a successful and productive week. A quick to-do list can also do wonders.

Whether you are single or married, quality “me” time is important and when else than on a Sunday evening to get some? Not only does this improve relationships, but also enhances work-life balance and overall greater well-being.

It’s tempting to curl up under the covers jamming out to your favourite songs on a Sunday evening. But getting outside will not will not only raise your Vitamin D levels, but also improve your mood and self-esteem.

Planning for a productive week ahead need not be all work and no fun. The most important step in this is to end your Sunday on a high note. Whether it is to savour a bowl of your favourite ice-cream or meditate or just watch a TV show, do something that brings you joy and Monday mornings may not be all that bad.