A writer at Her Campus shared her five-step Sunday routine to help reset before a new week begins.
What this means for you
If your weeks feel rushed or messy, a Sunday reset might help you feel more in control. This site exists to explain everyday topics in plain terms, because you should never need a dictionary to understand the news. Here is a simple breakdown of the steps she uses.
- Start with laundry. She begins here because it takes the longest. Washing clothes first means she has a full closet to pick outfits from all week. She puts on a playlist while sorting clothes, which she says makes the chore feel calming instead of stressful.
Deal with random items. Through the week, small things pile up, like water bottles, dishes and trash. She collects the trash and bottles, sorts them out, then washes any dishes in the kitchen. Clearing this clutter helps her mind slow down.
Reset her space. While dishes dry, she wipes down surfaces, picks up stray items, makes her bed and organizes her room. She says a clean space is something she needs to function well during the week.
Look ahead with a planner. She opens her planner and checks the month first, then the week. She writes down meetings, work hours, birthdays, and important tests or projects, then breaks the week into days for specific assignments. Seeing everything laid out helps ease her worry about not having enough time.
Take time for herself. Once the cleaning and planning are done, she ends the day gently. This usually means a long shower followed by something cozy, like listening to music or a podcast, watching a movie, or doing a craft such as diamond art.
Together, these steps form a routine that mixes practical chores with personal care. The goal is not just a clean room, but a clearer mind before the week begins.
Next step
Try picking just one of these five steps this Sunday, like decluttering your room or writing your week in a planner, and see if it helps your week feel calmer.
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