Mr Suger and I, we are creatures of habit. Every Sunday morning we wake up, go to breakfast, drive around for a bit, then go to work. It’s the self-employed life. Sunday is a great day to sleep in, and often we do. But do you have any idea how much work you can get done when no one else is working?
No emails. No distractions. Heck, no one even really texts on Sunday.
It’s the best. And that’s not to say that we don’t enjoy those long mornings in the sunshine that streams through the high windows in our bedrooms. Or that breakfast is rushed in any way or form. Oh no, we settle in there for coffees and eggs and sit until our hearts are content. And then, we drive.
It’s one of our favourite things to do; drive around our town. This little tradition of ours harks back to my real estate days from what I can figure. When there were houses to check out, signs to put up and yards to inspect on the way past. A drive for an hour or two, catching up on the week, singing along to some tunes, is the perfect weekly reset for us.
It certainly clears the head before jumping back into it.
I often think that when I’m fully retired into my businesses and Kel has a little more time, we could start the day that way a few times a week. To laze in bed than eat restaurant eggs on a Wednesday. Think of the coffee card stamps I could rack up. It just seems like total #goals, right? It does to me, anyway.
With all that behind us, usually still only 11 am or so by this point, he goes out to work, and I go into my office. Those few hours between then and my nap later in the afternoon can be so productive. This week I managed to edit all the Leave Home Blog’s new photos, schedule three lots of clients content, send an EDM and write this post.
I’ve found the holy grail of interruption-free work time.
Even if most of it IS done from my couch. Or with coffee brewing and iTunes baring. I don’t know what your week looks like, but if you ever needed to find a few hours to get on top of things, I highly recommend taking back these hours. Even with a more demanding family situation (I mean, Mr Suger takes care of himself!), there would be an hour or two there, I’m sure.
Take it from me, it takes the load off, the pressure comes down and by the time Sunday evening comes around you feel ready and raring to go for the week ahead. And yes, I know for some of you, Sunday may be your day of rest. I get it. Take that rest. But consider too that there SO MANNY hours int eh day, maybe you can do both.
What do you think? Working on Sundays, yeah or nah?
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
I usually start Sundays with brekky in bed, some writing, then we go for lunch…and then I come home and work. With a day job Sundays are my day for scheduling blog posts and catching up on my word count in whatever novel I’m writing.
Oooo, sounds lovely. That’s a Sunday I could get behind for myself. Haha.
I admit when I was working (teaching, principalling etc) Sunday arvos from around 4 pm were about gearing up for the week ahead. I used to give myself Friday evenings, all day Sat and Sun mornings for catching up with my reading, going out and maybe seeing family. That is all such a long time ago now but every so often, even though we are fully retired, I will still get that ‘feeling’ around 4 pm Sunday I “should be working”. Then I remember!
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Those habits certainly settle in and stay! Mine come from my parents, I’m sure of it. Sunday night was always a low fuss dinner, or make your own, and they would be preparing for the week. I know I got my love of nap from them too. Haha.
This sounds so lovely! I could cope with a Sunday like this. For me, it’s hubby’s sleep in day so I get up with the Munchies and we watch something on Netflix together so that they’re quiet for their dad (and I may or may not close my eyes from time to time – it’s not super restful though with four kids sitting on me, ha!) and then I referee fights, wash clothes for school/work and generally run around like a chook with my head cut off praying I’ll catch a nap. If I were more organised I would probably be able to sit down and do some posts or getting my week ahead together but things have gotten away from me!
On the occasions when I baby-sit, this is me. Half asleep on the couch, cereal bowls all over the coffee table and kids sitting on me complaining that it’s their turn to pick the next show. Haha. Get that nap in, lady, you can do it!
I think if it works for you, do it! I erranded for an hour yesterday, spent an hour at the dentist, cooked a heap… too much getting my shit together in one day haha.
Haha. That IS a big day. I think it works for us because of the afternoon nap and the lay in. It all feels very luxurious.
Sundays for me are sometimes chill but other days (like yesterday) are busier than any other day. I woke up yesterday after hosting FIL 80th to dash to manage son’s soccer team, then worked in soccer canteen all afternoon after his game and then had to head to the club (who sponsor the soccer team) to ensure post-match function was all set up and under control coz that’s another of my volunteer roles. Was out of house from 9.30am to 7.30pm. Crazy! So happy it’s a public holiday today so I can have my “Sunday”!
Holy heck, lady!! THAT is one heck of a day. I wouldn’t have made it without my Sunday afternoon nap. 😉
Sundays are super productive here as well. Not in the paid job department though. I do like getting vaguely ahead of housework and food prep to make getting through the working work a bit easier.
SSG xxx
It’s nice to prepare for the week like this, it makes it really easy and replacing to sit down later that night and fee ready.
I have had to work on Sundays for the 22 years. It is an easy day at work but beginning this fall I am done working on Sundays. It will be interesting to see if what you are saying is correct.
Oooooo, that’s exciting! I can’t wait to see how you choose to spend your Sunday now. The world is your oyster.