Do you work? I made a rule that Sundays are for family and relaxation purposes only, so I tend not to. I used to love a lie-in at the weekends, but now I have my adorable two-year-old son, Lisbon, it’s no longer an option. I’m awake at 6:15am.
Any special treats? Since becoming a mum I’m a moderate drinker, but a glass of red wine goes down a treat on a Sunday. Later in the day we’ll go to a pub around the corner from where we live in southeast London called the Bridge for an amazing roast dinner. That’s when I have a little tipple.
Is it a religious day? I’m a Christian, but I don’t necessarily live a religious way of life. There was a time when I practised as a Buddhist before I had my son. I used to chant ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’, which Tina Turner was a huge advocate of. It’s basically demanding what you want from the universe and manifesting it into your existence.
Time for exercise? We go to the gym as a family on a Saturday. Luckily they have a crèche, which means I can work up a sweat knowing my son is in safe hands. But Sunday is a lot less hardcore – we go for a walk, if anything. It’s worth noting that pushing a pram up a hill and running around after a toddler is a workout in itself. As a doctor I encourage people to be more agile, but let’s not forget daily activity counts, too.
What are you listening to? A lot of podcasts, partly because I’ve started recording my own, which is all new to me. It’s mainly research. I love The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett – he always gets the big household names. Knowing when to shut up and allow someone to speak is a skill!
Last thing before bed? Once Lisbon nods off, my husband, Stuart, and I chill on the sofa with popcorn and watch a film. It’s the only time on a Sunday where we get to be by ourselves. I like to savour it, before all the madness starts on Monday morning again.
Dr Zoe Williams raises funds for the Sweaty Betty Foundation, which encourages girls into sports
