Lazy Sunday Bingo: A Self-Care Game for Slow Days
Some weeks, the best thing you can do for yourself is absolutely nothing. Or at least, nothing that feels like work.
But if you're like me, "doing nothing" can quickly turn into scrolling on your phone for three hours and wondering where the day went. That's why we made the Lazy Sunday & Self-Care bingo card. It's a gentle nudge to rest on purpose.
How it works
- Open the Lazy Sunday & Self-Care card and play online, or print it and leave it on the coffee table.
- Do the things on your card, at your own pace.
- Tap a square each time. Five in a row is a bingo.
There's no rush and no pressure. Get one bingo on Sunday, or keep the card going all week. Self-care isn't a race.
What's on the card
Slow mornings
- Sleep in
- Breakfast in bed
- Stay in pajamas until noon
- Make a fancy coffee or tea
Cozy rituals
- Take a long bath
- Face mask
- Light a candle
- Fresh sheets on the bed
- Watch a comfort movie
Quiet time for your mind
- Read a chapter of a book
- Journal for 10 minutes
- Write 3 things you're grateful for
- 5-minute meditation
- Phone-free hour
Gentle movement
- Gentle stretch
- 10-minute yoga
- Go for a slow walk
- Foam roll
- Dance in the kitchen
And a few that are harder than they look: Say no to something and Early bedtime.
Why self-care bingo works
It gives you permission to rest. When "take a nap" is on your card, it stops feeling lazy and starts feeling like a win.
It mixes it up. It's easy to fall into the same routine. The card reminds you of little things you forgot you enjoy, like doing a puzzle or calling someone you love.
Small things add up. None of these squares take much time, but by the end of the day you've moved a little, rested a lot, and done something kind for yourself.
Make it your own
Play with your partner, your roommate or a friend over text, and compare cards at the end of the day. Or keep it just for you. Some of the best self-care happens when nobody's watching.
Ready for a slow day?
Pour that fancy coffee, grab the Lazy Sunday & Self-Care bingo card, and take it easy. Tell us in the comments: what's your favourite way to spend a lazy Sunday?
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