A Sunday reset is a personal routine you create to help prepare you for a productive upcoming week.
At the end of every year, we think about how we can make the next year even better. The same concept is applied to a Sunday reset, just on a smaller scale.
For most of us, Sundays are dreaded. It’s the last day of freedom before we’re back to the weekly grind. And also the day when you remember all of the things you forgot to do last week.
Not long after the stress starts to build, but this is not how Sundays should be.
Creating a Sunday routine is not another tedious task you add to your to-do list. It should be the motivation of your day.
Here’s How to Create a Sunday Reset in 4 Easy Steps
1. Set Intentions
Think about what exactly is making you feel overwhelmed vs what you are going to feel like once the task is completed. While being positive about your intentions you also want to be realistic.
Some Sundays I’m so motivated that I add way too many tasks to my list.
The goal isn’t to get a week’s worth of tasks done. It’s to complete the smaller tasks that might get in the way of your more important tasks during the week.
Your set intention should aid your motivation for the day. Be clear about the end goal and make a commitment to yourself.
Start with: Today I am going to…
2. Brain Dump
Next, grab your favorite note-taking tool and start to braindump every thought that’s on your mind.
Write down tasks you absolutely need to get done, obstacles that may be getting in the way, tasks you keep putting off, things that make you happy, and even negative thoughts you might be having.
When I’m creating my brain dump, I like to think about how I can make the most relaxing environment by the end of the day. For me, that looks like a clean, Mahogany and Sanwood-scented living room, my weekly tasks written out, a clear desk, no dishes in the sink, a hot shower, a glass of wine, and an episode of 90-day Fiance.
This exercise is simply to relax your mind and make room for you to think clearly. Think about what action steps you want to take next and the results you want to see.
3. Create a Time Block
You’re probably wondering, what does time blocking have to do with a Sunday reset?
You want to be realistic about the amount of time you are going to dedicate to your Sunday reset. Being realistic means realizing that your Sunday probably doesn’t look like the girls on YouTube.
Maybe your Sunday reset can’t start until you’ve finished your Sunday visit with grandma or until the kids are in bed. Some people may have 12 hrs to reset, while others may have 4.
The key to an effective time block is prioritizing. Decide which tasks will have the biggest impact on your upcoming week. And ask yourself if you actually have the time to complete it during your rest.
Sometimes I get so into cleaning and organizing that I don’t realize 4 hours have passed, leaving me with little to no time to meal prep for the week. Instead of deep cleaning I should’ve prioritized specific areas and a set time to stop and move on.
A Sunday reset is not a challenge to see how much you can get done on a Sunday. It’s to complete the tasks that will result in you feeling relaxed and ready to tackle next week.
4. Get Motivated to Take Action
Once you have your plan ready to go…you gotta get out of bed.
This may be the most difficult part of a Sunday reset. You not only have to get your mindset right but get your body moving as well.
Making myself an Instagram-worthy cup of coffee makes me motivated enough to hop out of bed. Frothed oat milk, whip cream, and caramel syrup in my aesthetically pleasing coffee mug of course, followed by “Alexa, play Drake!”
Think about that one thing you’d jump outta bed for. Maybe it’s taking that warm bath because there is nowhere you need to be on Sundays. Or maybe the reward of starting fresh is good enough and all you need is 15 minutes of inspiration from a fellow YouTuber.
Whatever it is, just make sure it is good enough to get your Sunday started.
Here are some ideas of things to do for a Sunday Reset routine:
- Meal prep
- Meditate
- Do Laundry
- Declutter your desktop screen
- Organize your closet
- Get your nails done
- Fill up your gas tank
- Change your sheets
- Clean/tidy up the house
- Start a new book
