Sometimes the end of a week feels bittersweet. Generally, we feel accomplished for everything we did during the week, yet we feel that part of our lives is falling apart. Life starts to feel hazy and messy. Laundry is piled up, your body is exhausted, the house is not in order, the fridge is empty…we’ve all been there. In this blog post, I will share with you “The Perfect Sunday Reset Routine”. Sunday is the perfect day of the week to “hit the reset button” on life. Get our lives back in order, clear our minds, and plan for the week ahead. 

What is a Sunday Reset?

A “Sunday Reset” is a designated time to reset your mind and body for the upcoming week. It can be used to take care of the things that couldn’t get done during the work week such as; laundry, meal prepping, cleaning, etc. Or it can be a time to relax physically or mentally to start off the new week with a clean slate. The whole purpose of a “Sunday reset” is to make starting a busy week much less stressful. 

Although Sunday reset technically already existed it became extremely popular on social media in early 2022. Around 230 million TikTok views influencers started using the hashtag #sundayreset while sharing a TikTok of them having a low-key but very productive day: Creating a healthy breakfast smoothie bowl, vacuuming their apartment, doing a face mask, lighting up a eucalyptus in the bathtub, and restocking their pantry as Etta James’ “Sunday Kind of Love” plays in the background. Therefore, Sunday Reset became a powerful movement as the most successful videos inspired others to get their life back in order. 

However, to be clear there’s no wrong or perfect way to do the Sunday reset routine. The routine is all about YOU and tuning in on what YOU need. Also some of the things we see on social media although they look cool they’re not exactly realistic or practical, so keep that in mind. Lastly, evaluate your needs and design your vision of your perfect Sunday routine. It might help to write down a to-do list of the things you want to get done on Sunday. This will ensure you that you will get everything done on your list, plus it is satisfying to cross off done tasks. 

The main factors of a “Sunday Reset Routine Day”: 

Environment

Firstly, one of the main factors is your environment. Basically, this factor involves taking a look at your living spaces and tidying up. You won’t be able to function at your 100% for the upcoming week if your living space is falling apart, this will only add more stress to the new week. Hence, “If a flower doesn’t bloom, do you blame the flower or do you blame its environment”.

Emotional Needs 

Secondly, emotional needs are conditions that must be fulfilled in order for us to feel happy, peaceful, and balanced. As humans, we need “emotional nourishment”, the same way we need food and water. These emotional needs are essential to a healthy lifestyle. Everyone has their own unique set of emotional needs. Some common ones that can be part of the Sunday reset routine are spending time with family or friends, journaling, or simply doing some self-care. 

Physical Needs 

Lastly, Sunday is the perfect day to get your body moving! Especially for those of us who work from home or from a desk. “Often completely underrated, exercise is the best thing you can do to give yourself that complete reset, both mentally and physically,” says David Wiener, training and nutrition specialist. Some easy ideas are to go swimming at the pool/beach, go on a walk, do some light yoga exercising, and meditate. Another important physical need is getting a goodnight’s sleep. The weekend is your best opportunity to catch up on some sleep debt. Allow your body to get some rest, so it feels ready for the week ahead. 

The Perfect Sunday Reset Routine: 

Without further ado, here are some ideas for “The Perfect Sunday Reset Routine” that will prepare you for the week ahead:

Cleaning and Decluttering:

• Clean rooms and bathrooms
• Wipe down surfaces and mirrors
• Water plants
• Do laundry
• Organize your home
• Wash dishes 
• Declutter closet
• Get rid of expired food items
• Shred old mail  
• Go to the car wash 
• Change bedding
• Take your donation items to a donation center 
• Do a garage sale 

Self Care:

• Do a beauty mask
• Take a relaxing bath
• Do yoga
• Go for a walk or sit in the sun 
• Meditate
• Hydrate
• Journaling 
• Go swimming
• Do some journaling 
• Light a candle 
• Do some painting or coloring 
• Drink some tea or coffee 
• Exercise
• Say some self-motivating affirmations
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep 

For more Sunday Self-Care ideas make sure to visit my previous blog post, Self-Care Sunday Ideas: 50 Ways to do Self-Care.

Preparing: 

• Wake up early 
• Stock up on groceries
• Meal prep
• Restock fridge and pantry
• Budgeting 
• Pay bills 
• Write down goals for the upcoming week
• Set up work week alarm clocks 
• Plan ahead outfits for the work week 

To summarize, the perfect Sunday rest routine is all about regaining that balance back in your life and fulfilling your needs. It also helps delete some of the anxiety and dread that comes ahead of Monday mornings, often referred to as “Sunday scaries”. Overall, it makes our brain feel clearer and less stressed for the week ahead.

As I mentioned before, the most important thing to achieve the “perfect” Sunday reset routine is to do what feels best for you. Even if it means staying in and watching Netflix or running a marathon. As long as you feel rested and ready for Monday morning. Overall, a Sunday reset could be just the thing you need if you’re looking to start Monday with the right attitude and mindset. Please feel free to share in the comments your perfect Sunday reset routine, let’s inspire each other! Also, don’t forget to leave a like or follow if you enjoyed reading this blog post.