What is a Sunday Reset and why should I have one?

 What is a Sunday Reset and why should I have one?


The Sunday scaries are a real thing, and they're no fun. I absolutely hate waking up on Sundays feeling so stressed about the upcoming week that I don't even know where to start. While Sundays are great for relaxing and decompressing, I also like to use them productively to get a jump on the week ahead. This is what I call my 'Sunday resets'.  In addition to relaxing, I like to designate many of my Sundays to cleaning, homework, and any other tasks I want to get out of the way before the week starts. This helps alleviate stress and makes me feel more prepared for the upcoming week. Here are some things that I like to do during my Sunday resets:


1.) Plan out my week: I use my Sundays to plan for the week ahead. If I have a test that week, a club/ work meeting, or anything else of that sort, I'll make sure to write it down so I know what's coming and what I need to prepare for. Writing down my weekly plan makes me feel so much more organized and less overwhelmed. 

2.) Clean: I would much rather clean my apartment on a weekend than a week day, so I use my Sunday's to do so. Cleaning/ organizing my space also helps me feel more put together and motivated to complete other tasks like homework. A cluttered space = a cluttered mind, so I like to prioritize cleaning because it takes stress off my shoulders. 

3.) Laundry: I find it's easiest to do laundry on Sundays so I don't have to worry about doing so during the week. 

4.) Any homework that I want to get a jump on for the week ahead: If I know I have an upcoming paper, exam, or any assignment that may take a couple days worth of work,  I like to get it started on Sunday. Even if I just start planning (creating an outline/ study guide), it really helps me to get my thoughts down on paper. 

5.) Maintenance (hair, skin, etc):  I also try to reserve my Sundays for other things that may take a long time, such as doing my hair, nails, eyebrows, self tanning, etc. This is also good because I feel fresh for the upcoming week.


These are  a few things that I like to do on Sundays that make me feel productive and more prepared for the upcoming week. With that being said, it is very tempting for me to sit around and be lazy on Sundays too. This is why it's nice to find a balance between the two, and I always feel so much better, even if I do just one of the things I listed above. 




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