The Quirky Ways Successful People Spend Their Sunday Nights

The Quirky Ways Successful People Spend Their Sunday NightsThe Quirky Ways Successful People Spend Their Sunday Nights Ah, Sunday. The last chance we have to get things done before our schedules are consumed by the workweek. The question is, how do you spend those precious few hours? Do you spend your time relaxing, hanging out with friends, or getting caught up on all the little chores and tasks of everyday life? Personally, I shave my legs on Sunday night, no matter if Ive just done it the day before. Its a habit Ive had since high school. Weirder still I always make sure I have enough clean underwear. I dont do laundry on the weekend, but I check the lingerie drawer, just in case. Sounds a little obsessive maybe, but it started when I was a national correspondent, often sent out of town on unexpected assignments. There isnt any time for laundry when youre rushing for a plane. Ive been unprepared before and its miserable. Have you tried to buy underwear at a Walma rt in Wyoming at midnight? I didnt think so. My own quirky habits aside, Sundays are often about taking care of necessities. One man I spoke with faithfully irons while watching 60 Minutes (Is that still on?). Another writes down all his work concerns, then puts the list away and off of his mind, so he can relax Sunday evening.Sunday evening rituals are most often about getting chores done, but some are over-achievers. Olivia Larson, a librarian in New York, doubles down on her Transcendental Meditation practice, making sure she gets a little extra in, so shes peaceful and alert on Monday. Health-conscious travel agent Susan Janneckmakes nutritious soups and salads for work lunches, and lays out her workout gear so shes ready for the mad dash out the door into LA traffic. Patti Thorn, co-owner of Inkspot, a review service for self-published books, is an end-of-weekend vacuumer, who regularly writes her freelancers checks on Sunday night. Sleep is essential, especially for thos e trying to catch up on the work weeks lost Zs. It can be a spontaneous nap or a late start on the day. But for some, sleep routines dont vary much. No matter whats on the to-do list , Maria Yuns rack time is sacred - Sunday is her night to get to bed early. Before going to bed, I review my calendar, says the blogger and writer. If its not in my calendar, it doesnt exist.For a lot of workers in the gig economy , Sunday night habits take distributionspolitik at different times. With her erratic schedule, Pat Bates, a video-producer, cant count on Sunday nights being her get it done nights. Even so, shes got a tried and true getting-ready-for work ritual. I have to clean and organize my workspace before I can write, says the freelancer whose clients include Oprah and CNN. Then, it gets all messy again once I really get into the project. But, its new messy She calls it Organize. Write. Wreck. Repeat. And then there are those who like a little treat to end their time off. Though lega l assistant Gail Agocial does all her grocery shopping for the week on Sunday, she never misses her weekly manicure appointment. A little Sunday luxury goes a long way. One Sunday night a month, Lisa Herzlich sorts her daily vitamins into a plastic container. But as hyper-organized as the shopping center consultant is, Herzlich confesses to a bit of indulgence. Sometimes I have a little more for dinner than I would like, but then again I am always starting my new diet on Monday, she says.As my social media streams and inbox can attest to, technology has brought about a radical shift in Sunday evening habits. I notice that my overscheduled friends attend to their personal online lives before their professional ones take over on Monday. Posting. Emailing. Instagramming. Add to that, in this current golden age of streaming and cable, a lot of the best content is scheduled for then ( Game of Thrones , anybody?). Granted, many shows you can choose to view at almost anytime, but Sunday has become a common time to lay on the couch and veg out in front of the tube, with or without friends. From relaxation to preparation, peoples Sunday night habits run the gamut. Whats on your Sunday night to-do list?