WHY You NEED to Start a Self-Care Sunday Routine to Reset!
Let's Set Ourselves Up for Success
HEY FAM! Happy Fri-YAY!!! When do you reset? This can be different for everyone, but naturally if you have weekends off, the weekend is supposed to be restful—but too often, Sundays feel like a rush of chores, stress, and anxiety about the upcoming week. That’s where a Self-Care Sunday routine comes in.
It’s not about fancy bubble baths (unless that’s your thing). It’s about intentionally closing one week and opening the next—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Whether you’re a busy parent, student, or professional, crafting a Sunday reset routine can help you show up with more clarity, peace, and purpose all week long.
🌅 Why Sunday is the Best Day to Reset
Sunday sits at a natural pause point. It's the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. It’s a transition day—when we often reflect (consciously or not) on what happened last week and prepare for what’s ahead.
But instead of letting that transition happen by default (with stress and scattered to-do lists), what if we took charge of it?
A Self-Care Sunday Routine is your chance to:
Reflect on what worked and what didn’t
Care for your body and mind
Reset your home and space
Get organized without the overwhelm
Walk into Monday with a calm, confident plan
💫 What a Self-Care Sunday Routine Can Look Like
You don’t need a full day, and you don’t need to do everything perfectly. A Sunday reset can be 30 minutes or a few hours—whatever fits your life. What matters is that you do it with intention.
Here’s a sample flow to inspire you:
1. Reflect on the Week That Just Passed
What were 3 wins you had?
What drained your energy?
What energized you or brought joy?
What would you like to do differently next week?
This reflection gives you clarity and emotional closure.
2. Mind & Body Check-In
How are you feeling emotionally?
How’s your energy level?
Did you drink enough water? Move your body? Rest?
Listen to your body and honor what it needs—whether that’s deep rest, light movement, or nourishing food.
3. Reset Your Space
Your environment affects your mindset. Tidy up the spaces where you spend the most time.
Make your bed
Clear off your desk or counter
Light a candle or diffuse essential oils
Throw on some music and let the reset feel restorative
4. Digital Declutter
Clear out your inbox
Close extra browser tabs
Turn off non-essential notifications
Take a social media break
This clears mental noise and helps you start the week with more focus.
5. Plan the Week Ahead
This is your power move.
Set aside time to:
Write out your top 3 goals
Schedule in self-care time and non-negotiables
Prep meals or grocery lists
Pick your outfits or plan workouts
Planning ahead reduces stress and increases follow-through.
6. Do Something That Feeds Your Soul
End your reset with something that feels like you:
Journal
Read
Take a bath
Go for a sunset walk
Pray or meditate
Watch your comfort show
This reminds you: Sunday is not just a prep day—it’s a sacred pause to pour back into yourself.
📝 Start Small, Stay Consistent
You don’t need to overhaul your entire Sunday. Start with just two intentional practices and build from there. Over time, you’ll begin to look forward to Sundays as your personal sanctuary for resetting and realigning.
📔 Want a Simple Way to Make This Routine Stick?
We’ve created a beautiful and practical Self-Care Sunday Reset Journal, now available on Amazon. It’s designed to guide you through your Sunday with easy prompts, space to reflect, reset rituals, weekly planning, and free journaling.
It’s the perfect companion to your routine—no pressure, no fluff, just intentional space to breathe and prepare for a week of success.
You know, life is busy, but you deserve a moment to reset.
Self-Care Sunday isn’t selfish. It’s smart. It’s sustainable. It’s a strategy that helps you close the week with gratitude and enter the new one with purpose.
Make space for yourself this Sunday—and every Sunday—and watch your weeks transform.
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Thank you for being here and we look forward to so many more great newsletters, printables and connections in so please share with a friend!
xo, Kim
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