10 Easy Ways to Sunday Reset to Start Your Week Right - Food prepping healthy meals for the week. — Food prepping healthy meals for the week.

After a long week, your brain can feel frazzled and your body may feel physically exhausted. Once you get to Sunday, the idea of doing it all again next week might overwhelm you. Take a pause, and let’s reset.

Tackling a big week might seem daunting, but using Sunday to reset your body, space, and mind might just be the answer. A Sunday reset routine can help set you up for a successful upcoming week. This article will help you reset your body, mind, and spirit. Use this list to help you get started on a successful Sunday reset!

Sunday Reset Tips for a Productive Week

Don't Overschedule Yourself on Sundays

There are a lot of ideas on this list, so this one might seem counterintuitive! However, I don’t think that you need to cram it all into one day. Take the parts of a Sunday reset that will be most valuable to you, and make sure you leave downtime to decompress.

During the week, set boundaries by saying no to plans that will drain your energy and throw off your own personal reset plan. If going to that holiday party will keep you from having a fulfilling week, then it’s okay to say no.

Additionally, if taking a few hours to meal prep will exhaust your energy and take up the one block of much needed down time you have, maybe it’s not as valuable a tip for this week. It’s about striking a balance, which I know can be difficult!

Tidy Up and Declutter on Your Home Space

If you’re anything like our family, your home isn’t always as “picture perfect” as social media might suggest. That’s okay! However, lots of clutter or even the accumulation of small messes around the house can give your home some chaotic energy. I know if I’m already stressed, having my living space in disarray can intensify those feelings.

Take time to tidy up your space so that your home feels less hectic. By making this a weekly practice, you can stay on top of your clutter and turn a full house cleaning into a 20 minute tidy!

Skip some more time-consuming tasks, like deep cleaning the bathroom. Instead, go for tasks that can make a visible difference in your space. Start with making all the beds, and straightening up the living room. Getting everyone in on this routine can make all that housework a breeze.

Sundays are Made for Meal Planning and Food Prepping

Taking Sunday for meal planning and prepping food can really save you major time later in the week. Do some grocery shopping and plan out the major meals for the upcoming week. This way you can save yourself time during the workday mornings, and make your overall week less hectic. It is also a great way to ensure you're eating healthy and not overspending on eating out.

Making a batch of soup like this butternut squash and green apple soup can take the thought out of your workday lunch, and warm you up as the season turns chillier! I love having something pre-made that only needs to be heated up, as it can also be a backup dinner in case I don’t feel like cooking what’s on the schedule that night.

Get Your Body Moving

Exercise is excellent for resetting your mind. It releases endorphins and other happy chemicals in your brain that help you to focus better and improve your mood. On top of that, exercise can ease stress and anxiety, and even improve your sleep! Make sure to leave room in your schedule for some light activity, like hiking, yoga, or even just going for a walk.

While working out, practice mindfulness and be present in the moment. Mindfulness is an essential skill, and this can help to amplify the mental health benefits of working out. Getting yourself moving on Sunday can help set you up to be mentally prepared for the week.

Make Time for Self-Care

Don't deprive yourself, take conscious efforts to treat yourself. Go into the new week feeling fulfilled and satisfied. How this happens can look different for every person because we all individual ideas on what makes us feel special and treated.

What you need and what someone else needs will be different, but usually our intuition will tell us our inner wishes. Treating yourself can be as simple as ordering food from our favorite restaurant, having a cup of fresh coffee, or allowing yourself to binge a favorite show.

The last thing you want is to start your Monday wishing you had better taken advantage of your weekend time. Whatever your "treat" is, block out some time on Sunday to focus on yourself and your wellness.

Set Your Intentions for the Upcoming Week

Intention setting is an incredibly valuable tool and can be something you do every day. However on Sunday, you can look broadly at your week instead of just setting daily goals. Set your intentions for the upcoming week and write out a flexible plan on how you can achieve your goals.

Setting your intentions doesn’t just mean having a list of things to accomplish. It’s about making a plan for what you want to experience and what actions to take to get there. Make sure you’re writing things down, as this can keep you accountable and can be a helpful reference throughout the week. Then, next Sunday, you can have fun looking at how your plan worked and adjust it accordingly.

Detox and Reset Your System with an Libation of Lemon, Ginger and Apple Cider

Sometimes, a great weekend means spending time with friends and sharing delicious food, and some drinks or cocktails. Yum! However, I know if I go a little hard on the carbs and sugar, I’m not feeling my best the next day.

Reset your body with a lemon, ginger, and apple cider vinegar detox drink. This easy-to-make elixir can help if your body and gut feel a little "off" from overindulgence with food and alcohol.

I love this drink after a big weekend, or even just to make sure I’m starting my week off right. And did I mention it’s delicious? The beneficial bacteria in the apple cider vinegar can help with taking care of your gut health, which makes your whole body feel better.

Schedule a Therapy Session

More and more, the stigmas around mental health and therapy are dropping, which is fantastic! Schedule a therapy session to help ease anxiety and "unpack" the events from your week.

There are several types of therapy, so feel free to explore different options and choose the one that works best for you! This can be part of your weekly routine, or on whatever cadence you need. Having a Sunday session can allow you to spend time looking back on your week, and also look forward to the next one.

Taking care of your mental health is so important, and therapy can be beneficial even if you’re not suffering from a mental health condition like depression or anxiety. Having an outside perspective on even healthy things can make you more grateful for them, or work out the little kinks in otherwise healthy relationships.

Prioritize Time with Your Loved Ones

For your Sunday reset, schedule some lowkey time to connect with your significant other and loved ones. Carving this time out specifically ensures you feel connected and no one feels neglected.

For the couples out these, unfortunately date night can’t happen every night, and in a busy week, you and your partner might not have been able to spend as much time together as you’d like. While a great dinner out where you get all dressed up is fun, make your Sunday time together a little more subdued. No pressure, no phones, just the two of you enjoying each other’s company.

For all the parents, make sure to allot dedicated time and attention to your kids. Spend quality time doing screen-free activities like painting or games. My daughter loves doing puzzles together, and I read books to my son.

Get Enough Sleep and Get To Bed Early

This last one might be the most important! When I wake up exhausted on a Monday morning, I know I’m in for a rough week. Make sure to go to bed early so you can get enough sleep and feel rested. Getting quality sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy mindset throughout the week.

Most people need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night, and I know some of you are burning the candle at both ends! Even if it’s only on Sunday, follow your bedtime routine and get under those covers. After a big day of taking care of yourself and preparing for the week ahead, you can rest easy knowing that whatever life throws at you, you’re ready for it.

In Conclusion…

Hopefully, this article has given you the tools you need to get a big week out of your system and reset for the next one. Again, you don’t need to always fit everything into one day. Balance your schedule, and create a personalized routine that works for you. Now get out there and make your Sunday work for you!