13 Essential Steps for a Sunday Reset that will set you up for a Successful Week
This post is about Sunday Reset.
Sunday is the most important day of the week. It is the time to recharge and set yourself up for a productive new week. It is important to not overwhelm yourself with chores, to do lists, or an intense schedule, however, there is a key Sunday routine list that will set you up for success on Monday.
I use to HATE Sunday’s because of the Sunday scaries. I would dred waking up and worrying about the coming week ahead. Once I developed this Sunday Reset Routine, I was set and no longer spent the whole day stressed. I now enjoy the last day of the weekend and look forward to the week ahead.
This post is about Sunday Reset.
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The Perfect Sunday Reset Routine
1. Wash your Sheets
Getting into a clean bed on a Sunday night is the best feeling in the world. You feel so refreshed, clean, and comfortable. There is nothing more relaxing after a full Sunday reset, then getting into your clean bed at night.
These bed sheets hold up really well and stay very soft for being washed every week (throw a little bleach in with your detergent to keep them extra white). For the quality of the bed sheets, they are also very affordable!
2. Walk Outside
Want similar, comfortable walking shoes? These are the best ones and are perfect for Sunday walks!
Taking a walk is the perfect Sunday reset activity for both your mental and physical health. Get outside, walk with a friend, listen to a podcast, take a couple mile walk to escape the week and weekend chaos. You will feel so much better and rejuvenated for the week ahead.
On Cloud has been my go to walking shoe, this style provides great support for miles of walking. They are also stylish and come in so many different colors.
3. Grocery Shop & Plan Meals for the Week
Planning out 3-4 meals for the week makes cooking dinner after work SO much easier. Are you tired of last minute recipe searching or eating the same boring meals every week? Instead of trying to figure it out as you go, plan out the ingredients for each meal you want to cook on Sunday so you are prepared and don’t have to stress about it. Having everything you need in the kitchen also eliminates the need to spend money out on take out food.
This grocery, meal plan note pad has saved us! It is magnetic so it goes right on the refrigerator, but then is easy to peel off a sheet each week to plan out meals! We use this every week for our Sunday Reset Checklist in the grocery store and it makes shopping so much more efficient.
4. Quick Sunday Reset Clean
The BEST cleaning products for your Sunday Reset Cleaning Checklist!
Do you see how I did not say “deep clean”, I said “quick clean”. With a busy work schedule, it can hard to do a deep clean every single week. It is still VERY important to do a quick tidy around the house to ensure your space is clean and ready for the week.
The 3 Must Do Cleaning Sunday Reset Routine List:
- Wash the Dishes in the sink
- Vacuum around the house
- Wipe counters in:
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
5. Wash Laundry from the Week Before
Want your laundry to spell fresh and clean? Here is the best laundry detergent to use!
While you are doing your Sunday cleaning checklist, throw your clothes in the washer. One of the biggest Sunday reset tips is to stack tasks as much as you can. Wash/dry clothes while doing your other tasks around the house.
We have struggled to find a detergent that does not cause any staining issues and actually smells good after washing/drying every time. This one has solved all our problems and has been a repeat purchase for our loads of laundry. We use it for clothes, towels, and sheets weekly.
6. Plan out your Week Ahead
Want a cute planner like this one? Here is the planner you need in your life!
When you plan out your week during your full Sunday reset, you feel so much better during the week. If your calendar is filled out with meals, workouts, plans with family, etc. there is no reason to be stressed after work during the week. The planner also helps you see open time in the week for other activities like seeing friends, work out classes, dinner dates, and more!
I take my Erin Condren planner EVERYWHERE! It is at home, in my backpack to work, travels with me, and even in my purse if I need it that day! I write down all plans and to do lists throughout the week, it helps me stay on top of everything and stay organized.
Our monthly planner on the refrigerator has SAVED our marriage, that might be a little dramatic but we truly love this product. It is magnetic so it goes right on our fridge and we can both update it when plans are made or something is going on in one of me or my spouses life!
7. Cook Dinner at Home (enough for Monday lunch leftovers)
Need a good Sunday dinner recipe that reheats well the next day? This is my go to meal!
CHICKEN TACO CHILI
Cooking a home cooked meal after completing a productive Sunday Reset is the icing on the cake for the day. A bonus is having enough food to not have to meal prep for the next day. Make your favorite comfort meal and snuggle on the couch to relax for the evening before your work week, you will feel so much better (versus ordering a pizza or getting cheeseburgers out!).
Chicken Taco Chili is our FAVORITE Sunday meal to make because it is easy, delicious, and actually tastes good for leftovers. Add cheese, sour cream, and any other mexican toppings that you love and enjoy.
8. Light a Candle
The perfect Sunday reset ends with lighting a clean smelling candle. There is nothing more relaxing than having a nice, burning candle in your home after cleaning and doing prep for the week activities.
This candle is vanilla and coconut so it is perfect for your home to smell fresh. The glass jar is also very aesthetic when it is sitting on your counter.
9. Take an Everything Shower
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The girls that get it, get it! An everything shower is a hair wash, shave, body wash, hair mask, face wash, ALL THE THINGS! This is your time to exfoliate off your week and weekend to get ready to have a productive week! Nothing feels better than going to bed after an everything shower, you truly feel your absolute best!
Quai Detox Shampoo has changed the hair game for me. It is light but has a strong effect on the roots and scalp. It only has to be used one to two times a month. For how little I use it, the shampoo has a huge impact on my hair health.
10. Do a Self Care Activity
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Sunday Reset Self Care is so important. It only takes a few minutes to do a face mask, put on eye patches, or a skin product to make yourself feel refreshed. After your everything shower, add a skin care self care product and relax for a few minutes.
This face mask is perfect if you get clogged pores or wear makeup every day to work. It removes all the build up on your face without breaking your skin. You only have to wear it for a 10-20 minutes so it is great if you don’t have a lot of time!
11. Read a Book
Need a good book for Sunday motivation? Here is the habits book that I live by!
Taking 30 minutes to disconnect from your phone is so important on Sunday. Sunday reset reading or journaling are greats ways to not be on social media, talking on the phone, or mindlessly scrolling.
Atomic Habits has been my favorite read in the evenings and especially after my Sunday reset day. The chapters are short and the content is actually easy to comprehend and then use in your daily life.
12. Set out Monday Clothes
Whether it is your workout clothes, office outfit, or just a work from home comfortable sweat set, lay it out the night before! It will be so much easier on Monday morning and save you so much time.
A full Sunday reset is not complete unless you feel 100% prepared for Monday. Laying out your outfit will set you up for success and leave you no excuses to get out of bed in the morning and get the day started!
13. Go to Bed Early
Getting a good night sleep after your Sunday reset is so important. Most likely, you had a busy weekend and did not get the sleep that your body needs. Do your mental and physical health a favor and go to bed early on Sunday so you can wake up and have a productive week!
The Hatch Alarm Clock has CHANGED MY LIFE. We have our alarm customized for an exact sleep routine that helps us fall asleep and stay asleep. The white noise is turned on every night and we wake up to a sunrise (yes – these are the fancy features included).
Now you are ready for the week ahead and have successfully completed a full Sunday reset!
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