Chandigarh, Nov 9: Sundays have slowly turned into a quiet revolution of self-care for many — a pause between the chaos of one week and the chase of the next. Gone are the days when weekends meant endless errands; today, Sunday is about slowing down, sipping chai, reading a half-finished book, and feeling the air just a little more.
Across cities and small towns, people are reclaiming their Sundays. Some light incense, play soft music, and oil their hair — a ritual passed down through generations. Others sit by balconies or window sills, letting morning sun spill over a cup of tea and a page of poetry.
Mental health experts say that such simple routines hold profound benefits. “Creating a ritual of stillness helps reduce anxiety and increase mindfulness,” says Dr. Nidhi Sharma, a wellness psychologist. “Something as basic as a warm drink or a few quiet minutes with a book can reset your nervous system.”
The Sunday pause has also found new life on social media, where people post photos of chai mugs, journals, and messy buns under the tag #SlowSunday. The idea is simple — not everything beautiful has to be productive.
So whether it’s a slow breakfast, a long bath, or a hair oil massage that smells of nostalgia, Sunday is becoming what it was always meant to be — a gentle reminder that peace is found in ordinary moments.
