Ever feel like your week flies by in a blur?
Monday hits hard, your to-do list piles up, and suddenly it’s Friday and you’re exhausted.
What if I told you that setting aside just a little time and with 8 things to do every Sunday could completely transform your week?
Sundays don’t have to be filled with dread or chaos. In fact, they can be the soft, intentional reset your body and mind crave.
Whether you’re a busy woman, minimalist at heart, or just trying to be more mindful, these 8 Sunday habits will help you step into your week calm, confident, and totally in control.
Let’s dive in 💫
Table of Contents
1. Do a Quick Declutter 🧺
Start your week with a clean space = a clean mind.
There’s something incredibly calming about waking up on a Monday and seeing a tidy space. No piles of laundry glaring at you, no chaotic countertops—it instantly puts you in a better mental space.
Set a 15–30 minute timer and tidy up just the high-stress areas:
✅ Your desk
✅ Kitchen counter
✅ Entryway
✅ That one chair in your bedroom that’s basically a second closet (we all have one!)
It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just clearing the visual clutter helps your brain breathe.
🧽 Bonus tip: Lay out your outfits for the week, prep your gym bag, or even plan your “cozy work-from-home uniform.” A little prep = fewer decisions and more peace throughout the week.
🔗 Want a full reset? Check out my 30-Day Declutter Challenge where we go room by room to simplify your home, eliminate the overwhelm, and make space for what actually matters.
A clutter-free space does more than just look good—it supports mental clarity, lowers stress, and boosts productivity. When your home is calm and organized, it becomes a sanctuary—not another source of chaos.
✨ Minimalism isn’t about having nothing—it’s about intentionally keeping only what adds value and peace to your life.
Less stuff = less to clean, less to manage, and more space for rest, creativity, and joy.
By starting your week with even a mini declutter, you’re choosing calm over chaos, and presence over pressure. Trust me—your future self will thank you.
2. Plan Your Week 🗓️
Nothing beats the Sunday satisfaction of opening your planner with a warm tea in hand and sketching out your week.
Include:
✅ Work meetings & deadlines
✅ Appointments (yes, even the dentist)
✅ Social time
✅ Me-time (don’t skip this!)
Pro tip: Time-blocking has been a game changer for me. I even add “quiet hour” blocks to just be off my phone and reset. Protect your peace like it’s your full-time job.
If you don’t plan your time, someone else will.
3. Do a Brain Dump 🧠📝
I do this every Sunday—on paper, in my messy handwriting, because it’s not about perfection.
Write down everything:
- Grocery list
- Blog ideas
- Random thoughts like “fix that squeaky drawer”
Then sort what’s urgent, what can wait, and what doesn’t matter at all. You’ll feel lighter just seeing it all laid out.
An overloaded brain leads to burnout. An emptied one opens space for joy.
4. Meal Prep or Plan 🍽️
You don’t need to cook seven meals ahead—but planning is key.
Just having 3–4 dinners and a few grab-and-go lunch or snack ideas makes life so much easier.
✅ Saves money
✅ Avoids food waste
✅ Prevents “What’s for dinner?” panic
🔗 Need inspo? I love this Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prepping from Budget Bytes—tons of easy and budget-friendly ideas!
5. Refresh Your Space 🕯️
This is where the Sunday magic happens. Open the windows, fluff the pillows, light a calming candle (lavender is my go-to), and reset the vibe of your home.
Sometimes I even switch out throw blankets or add eucalyptus to my shower for a mini spa feel.
Bonus touch: Soft music in the background and clean sheets = instant soul therapy.
Your space holds your energy. Treat it like sacred ground.
6. Move Your Body 🚶♀️🧘♀️
You don’t need a HIIT workout or fancy gym session. On Sundays, I love a long mindful walk—no phone, just me and the birds.
Or I’ll stretch while watching my favorite cozy YouTube vlog.
Movement = mood shift. It releases stress and helps me sleep like a baby.
Try this:
- 20 min yoga flow
- Stroll with a podcast
- Dance in the kitchen to your 2000s playlist (no judgment)
Your body carries you through everything. Move with love.
7. Reflect & Journal 📓🖊️
Grab your journal or even the Notes app. This is your weekly check-in with… you.
Ask:
- What felt good last week?
- What drained me?
- What do I want to feel more of this week?
- What am I grateful for?
Some weeks my answer is as simple as “sunlight and fresh bread.” Don’t overthink it. Just feel it.
Clarity comes when you pause and ask.
8. Do One Soulful Thing Just For You 💆♀️
This is non-negotiable.
Maybe it’s a bath with a book. Or painting your nails, doing a hair mask, or reading that dusty novel on your nightstand.
One of my favorites? Watching the sunset while sipping chamomile tea and doing absolutely nothing productive.
Need inspo? Check out: [10 Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself as a Busy Woman]
Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s showing yourself that you matter, too.
8 Things To Do Every Sunday = Your Secret Superpower
Sundays are more than a lazy day—they’re your launchpad. With just a little structure and TLC, you’ll walk into Monday not frazzled and behind, but ready.
✨ Save this list.
✨ Share it with your girls.
✨ Try it next Sunday—and feel the shift.
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