Many people dread Monday’s. This is partly because it marks the end of the weekend and time off from work, school and other responsibilities. Sometimes, you may be making things harder than they need to be. Sunday resets are a popular social media trend, and for good reason. The routine effectively transforms the “Sunday scaries” into a day of intentional rest, preparation and planning. The hashtag #SundayReset generated over 300,000 videos on TikTok, with people crediting the routine to decreasing their anxiety about the upcoming week.
What Is A Sunday Reset?
Catered to your lifestyle, a Sunday reset is anything you want it to be. Generally, it’s about taking one day out of the week for yourself. The routine is to clear your head and clear off your piling list of tasks. The routine can include anything from finally deep-cleaning your oven to dedicating time to do your “everything shower.” Some people have reported the routine made them feel more organized during the week and less stressed. A Sunday reset is especially helpful in the fall, when many people experience seasonal depression.
To start your week on a positive note and resolve your winter blues, try this Sunday reset routine.
Get Active
Moving your body in some capacity is an important part of your Sunday reset because it can help release stress. According to the CDC, it’s recommended you get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Physical activity can increase endorphin levels that will maximize feelings of pleasure. This is especially helpful for stretching your body before potentially sitting behind a desk all week.
Tidy and Declutter Your Space
Although doing chores isn’t a new concept, it’s an effective way to boost your mood for the week ahead. Try incorporating a cleaning routine into your Sunday reset. This can include cleaning the whole entire house to just tidying up your space. For those who aren’t cleaning freaks or don’t find joy in doing chores, try listening to a podcast or music to distract yourself from the task.
Plan for Your Week Ahead
The common saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail reigns true. Sunday resets are great days for looking at your day, week or even month ahead. This can include jotting down important dates in your planner or meal prepping your work lunches. In addition, this also can include planning fun activities for the week ahead, including lunch-dates with your friends and other social activities to break up the monotony.
Lengthen Your Beauty Routine
Although Sunday resets seem very daunting and task filled, they also can be very relaxing and slow-paced. For those who aren’t looking forward to doing a bunch of chores, try adding more steps to your everyday hygiene routine. This can include double cleansing your skin, putting on a hair mask or doing your nails. Instead of trying to implement an at-home spa-day in the middle of the week, reserve your multi-step routine for Sunday.
Get Asleep Early and Stay Asleep
Sometimes you may want to enjoy every last second of your weekend before returning to work or other activities on Monday. One of the most important ways to ensure a stress-free week is to prioritize sleep. Falling asleep at a decent time on Sunday makes it that much easier to wake up refreshed and rested on Monday. To help you ease into an early slumber, try watching your favorite comfort show, cozying up with a good book or drinking a cup of hot tea.