How To Boost Your Productivity With a Sunday Reset
We all cherish the weekend—a time to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate after a hectic week. While it’s tempting to solely focus on leisure or social activities, for many, the weekend serves as a chance to reset. But what exactly does that entail, why is it gaining attention, and how can a Sunday Reset boost your productivity? Let’s learn!
What is a “Sunday Reset”?
A Sunday Reset entails intentionally dedicating time every Sunday to realign, refresh, and gear up for the upcoming week. It encompasses engaging in activities aimed at clearing mental clutter, organizing and cleaning physical surroundings, and revitalizing your emotional energy.
A Sunday Reset grew in popularity on TikTok where creators were sharing videos with snippets of chores and tasks they were doing to help set them up for success during the week. These videos are usually aesthetic and are romanticizing chores, making the usually dull experience of getting ready for the upcoming week exciting and desirable.
While a Sunday Reset may look different from person to person, it is an effective way to best prepare yourself and sets you up for success for the upcoming week.
How To Do a Sunday Reset
Now that we’ve talked about what a Sunday Reset is, let’s talk about its key elements. Feel free to use this as a checklist to kickstart your Sunday Reset routine! This is a starting point so be sure to add or take away from this list to best suit your needs.
- Plan your week ahead: Start by grabbing your planner or a notebook and write down all of your upcoming events and tasks that you need to complete by the end of the week. Having a visual list of your upcoming to-do list and obligations will ensure you will stay productive with your time during the week ahead.
- Give your space a quick clean: Not every Sunday Reset needs to include a deep clean of your home, but putting away items back into drawers, washing your dishes that are in the sink, or organizing your desk are great tasks to help you maximize your productivity throughout your week.
- Prep your meals: Life gets busy with work, activities, family obligations, and workouts so it can be hard finding time to make high-quality meals. I recommend checking out the sheet-pan dinners from Half Baked Harvest to prep ahead of time – they are delish!
- Do your laundry: Chances are your laundry basket is full after a long week (unless you are crazy and are able to do it throughout the week – if that is you, I am jealous). Laundry is a great task to handle during the Sunday Reset because while your clothes are washing or drying, you can tackle other tasks on your list. To really be efficient with your Sunday Reset routine, start by washing your bedsheets first so when you get to the rest of your clothes, you are able to fold your clothes on a clean and fresh bed.
- Take care of admin tasks: Life comes with bills, paperwork, and so much more. Take the time to sit down and take care of these tasks to decrease your mental load during your week. By not having to focus on these admin tasks, you are able to boost your productivity during your work week.
How Doing a Sunday Reset Can Boost Your Productivity
Having a clean and tidy environment isn’t just easy on the eyes; it’s a game-changer for your productivity! When your space is clutter-free, your mind can breathe freely too. You’re not constantly distracted by that stack of papers begging to be sorted or that stack of dishes sitting in your sink.
After doing a Sunday Reset and everthing is organized as it should be, you can direct your energy during the rest of your week towards other tasks at hand, immerse yourself in your work with enthusiasm, and be your best self!
Where to begin?
If the idea of a Sunday Reset is daunting, start small! Even doing one small task or chore can help you in the long run. What other tasks do you do during your Sunday Reset? Let us know in the comments!
