Happy Monday, everyone. Today we are talking about refreshing and recharging for a new week or a new day. A Sunday Routine is so important when it comes to having a productive week. I will discuss my own routine and give you a checklist so you can create your own perfect Sunday routine!
Sunday is a “me day”. It’s a day where I get to sleep in, stay home, pamper myself, and relax and do absolutely nothing. It’s quite honestly my favorite day!
I feel like everyone should have a day like this. I will be sharing what I do to reset and recharge but I’ll also share some other ideas that might make more sense for your schedule or routine.
Remember, everyone is on a different journey and their routine might look different from yours.
Feel free to add or omit things to create your own perfect Sunday routine.
My Sunday Routine
1. Brain Dump
It’s Sunday morning, you wake up later than usual, enjoying life. Then all of a sudden your mind starts to race and think about everything you have to get done for the week — what’s for dinner, when is that assignment due, how can you get everything done.
Don’t panic, brain dump.
Grab a piece of paper, your notebook, or notes on your phone, and write down everything that pops into your mind. Yup, everything. Write it down. Once it’s on paper, it feels like it’s left the mind and is now stored somewhere else. Immediately, you’ll feel a sense of relief.
2. Plan The Week
Now you look at the list and might feel a bit overwhelmed, but remember you’re a boss and you get shit done. Open up your planner, Google Calendar, or whatever you use to stay organized.
This is how I stay organized.
Go over your list and prioritize which tasks need to be done first and schedule those at the beginning of the week and least important at the end.
Try doing the tasks you hate doing first so it’s out of the way and you don’t have to think about it for the rest of the week!
the planner I use
3. Chores, Chores, Chores
Hate them, but it’s gotta get done. To make your life easier, try writing down a list of chores that needs to be done every week, biweekly, and monthly. This will help you remember what needs to be done and what doesn’t.
4. Meal Prep
Ok, nobody has time to prepare meals for every day of the week (if you do, more power to you!). Try making dinner that lasts for two or three nights, make snacks for the week, or prepare a whole tray of roasted veggies for the week! It’s so you won’t feel stressed or overwhelmed going into a new week.
5. Pamper Routine
The hard stuff is over, now it’s time for you. Take a hot shower or bath, throw in a bath bomb or shower spray, exfoliate, shave, do a hair mask, and moisturize. Nothing like doing a whole pamper routine on a Sunday night, to be honest. It makes me feel like a whole new person! End it with your skincare routine and you’ll feel recharged and ready for the week to start.
6. Charge All Electronics
Now that you’re taken care of, make sure all your electronics are ready to go, too. Charge your laptop, Apple Watch, Air Pods, Fitbit, tablet, Ipad, Bluetooth speaker, etc. I added this to my Sunday routine because I hate when I needed something like my Fitbit to workout only to find it dead! Electronics need to be recharged, too. lol
7. Relax & Do Absolutely Nothing
My absolute favorite part of the day, doing nothing. It’s now time to chill, turn on some Netflix, have a glass of wine or tea, and just be a couch potato. Your body needs a break and trust me it’s well deserved!
Don’t feel bad that you’re scrolling on Instagram, watching reality TV, or napping. We did all the heavy lifting during the week, we got our to-do lists done, we did what we needed to do. If you didn’t, it can wait until tomorrow. No worries!
Now, relax, recharge, and enjoy some “you” time.
I hope this helped you with your Sunday routine and helped you create one! Just remember to create a routine that fits with your life and makes you happy.
I made this checklist to help you create your own perfect Sunday routine to reset and recharge! Make sure to check off and do tasks that make you happy. Pin, download to your phone, or print out!
Have a great week, everyone!
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Until next time,
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Great ideas here to get ready for a new week.Thank u. X
thank you for reading!
-erika
These are great ideas. I already do some of these on Sunday. What about people who go to church services on Sundays?
I agree with your tips. These are helpful. I particularly have to meal prep for the week and also break the normal weekday routine through other types of activities on weekends.
I mean, are you me?? Lol! I saw so much of myself in this list, I love it!
Tbh I never noticed that I had a Sunday routine. It always just turns out I’ll do everything above, mainly so I start Monday all fresh and prepared.
Love love love these tips, and I’m sure a lot of people will find it useful too!
Twins! lol I love getting everything done on Sunday to start fresh, too! Thanks for reading!
-erika
A brain dump is so essential! Oftentimes, we feel like we’re managing fine, but we don’t know how much is on our mind until we take the time to write it down 🙂 also love the cute checklist!
Exactly! That’s why I like to do it at least once a week! Thank you!
-erika
Yaaaaaas – relax and do nothing is one of my fav Sunday things to “do” – it’s so important to unplug and let your body and mind prepare for the week ahead by taking well-deserved you time! I’m looking forward to the weekend ahead and hope you have a fun one!! ?
I feel like the “hustle culture” is super overrated and very damaging to one’s mental and physical health. Taking breaks and recharging is the way to go! Hope you have a relaxing weekend!
-erika
Hi Erika
I think we might actually be sisters, lol
Self-care is sooo important and I am pretty much there with you on Sundays!!!
The Digital Vixen
Haha love that! I love a self-care Sunday!
-erika
I love this! I am usually an organized person, but lately I’ve been a chaotic mess! I’m going to take your advice and dedicate Sundays to me-time and getting organized for the week.
I feel that on a deep level lol. I needed to remind myself that a routine keeps me on track and less stressed. Have fun creating your own routine!
-erika
Great article! I only recently invented such me-time day, and I am so glad I did. I am not sure how I survived before?
self-care days are so important! I definitely would not survive without them haha
-erika
Absolutely love these ideas! I seriously need to do more of the brain dump! It’s so helpful when my mind is racing. Thanks for sharing!
That’s exactly why I do it! I have so much on my mind that writing it all down really does help! Thank you for reading!
-erika
I have a love-hate relationship with Sunday. These are all great ideas and tip for making a Sundays more enjoyable! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome blog – love the tips. thanks for sharing
Planning my week and catching up on cleaning and organization definitely starts my week off right. Love this!
I really need to start planning my week instead of being spontaneous and ending up with a hundred things to do on Thursday and Friday!
Great tips!! Love the printable
Thank you!
-erika
I love the brain dump suggestion. I always plan my week and clean up to get ready for the new week. I also do a face mask or light a candle or watch movies all day for self care .
A brain dump helps so much! I love that routine, self-care is so important!
-erika
Omg this checklist is so good! There are definitely some things I will be incorporating to my Sunday to do list. Especially the charging all electronics. Don’t know how I never thought of having all that ready for the week lol
I have so many things to charge, it’s honestly ridiculous! Doing it all in one day helps though!
-erika
Great tips! I need to brain dump more, it’s a good way to get my ideas out of my head and where I can see them to take action.
Exactly!! It honestly helps so much for a clear mind.
-erika
Great post! Sunday is my busiest day of the week. It’s hard to relax. I’ll have to try the brain dump. Thanks for sharing!