Routine guide
Sunday Reset Routine
A gentle checklist to close out the week and set up the next one.
A Sunday reset is less about perfection and more about feeling ready. This routine helps you tidy key spaces, review your plans and prepare simple meals so Monday feels calmer.
Step by step checklist
- 1
Tidy key living areas
Spend a short burst tidying the rooms you use most. Clear surfaces, put stray items back where they belong and do a quick sweep or vacuum. Focus on a sense of reset rather than deep cleaning.
- 2
Review your calendar and commitments
Look at the week ahead in your calendar. Note appointments, deadlines and evenings out. Check for clashes and decide where you might need extra margin or to say no.
- 3
Plan simple meals
Roughly plan meals for the next few days based on your schedule and what you already have. You do not need a perfect plan, just enough to avoid last minute decisions when you are tired.
- 4
Do a light laundry catch up
Run one or two targeted loads such as work clothes and school uniforms. Fold or hang them once they are dry so Monday morning drawers are ready.
- 5
Set out clothes and bags for Monday
Choose outfits for the next day, pack bags with what you need and place them near the door. This removes a layer of decision making from your Monday morning.
- 6
Note three priorities for the week
Write down up to three key things you want to move forward this week at work or at home. Keep the list short so it feels realistic.
Tips to make this routine easier
- Keep the routine to an hour or less so it feels sustainable.
- Involve family or housemates by giving everyone a small role.
- Pair the reset with a favourite drink and playlist so it feels like a ritual.
- Run the same steps every week in RoutineHQ so you are not deciding what to do from scratch.
Run your Sunday reset in RoutineHQ
Saving this Sunday reset as a routine in RoutineHQ means the steps are always ready for you. Open the checklist, work through it at your own pace and enjoy starting the week with fewer loose ends.
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Morning Routine Checklist
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Evening Routine Checklist
Use this evening routine checklist to gently close the day, tidy key spaces and set up tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to run this on a Sunday?
No. You can run the same routine on any day that feels like a natural reset for you. Some people prefer Friday evening or Monday morning.
What if Sundays are already busy?
If your Sundays are full, shorten the routine to the two or three steps that make the biggest difference and run a fuller version once or twice a month.
Can I combine this with a weekly review at work?
Yes. You might run a personal Sunday reset at home and a short work review at the end of the working week. Both can live as separate routines in RoutineHQ.