There’s something about a Sunday—if I do it right, it can be the soft landing I need after a hectic week, and the steady start I want for the new one. Since I recently moved to a new country, Sundays have started to feel even more meaningful. A fresh start in a new place and a fresh week? That’s some good alignment right there.
I started a Sunday reset ritual a while ago—not because it’s trendy or productive—but because I genuinely need it to feel calm, clear, and connected to myself. I don’t always get it perfectly right (still working on the “no laptop” thing…), but the rhythm of it gives me peace of mind. It’s my way of saying: Hey Meagan, you’ve got this.
Here’s what my Sunday reset looks like these days.
1. Clear Space = Clear Mind
The first thing I do is gently declutter my space. I say “gently” because this is not the day for scrubbing grout or redoing your closet. It’s more of a “put things back where they belong, wipe down what needs wiping, and reclaim the calm” kind of energy.
I usually start with the obvious stuff: kitchen counters, my desk, maybe a rogue pile of clothes hanging out on a chair like it pays rent. If I’m feeling extra, I might freshen up the linens or open the windows for a little breeze therapy.
It’s wild how much lighter I feel after 20 minutes of low-effort tidying.
2. Meal Prepping (But Make It Chill) 🍜
I am not a hardcore meal prepper. You won’t find 10 identical containers stacked in my fridge like a Pinterest post come to life. What does work for me is prepping parts of meals—like roasting a tray of sweet potatoes, or grilling some chicken, or cooking a big pot of quinoa. Just having the base ready makes weekday meals way easier and stops me from staring into the fridge wondering if rice can be dinner (again).
Speaking of fridges: I always reorganize mine on Sundays. It’s like hitting refresh. I check what’s still good, what needs to be eaten before it goes rogue, and what I need to restock for the week. It sounds small, but it saves so much time and decision fatigue later on.
3. Digital Declutter (Starting With Apps)
Okay, confession: I’m still figuring this one out. My phone sometimes feels like a tiny, chaotic extension of my brain. Lately, I’ve started my digital declutter by going through apps—one by one. This approach actually came from my sister (she’s basically my organization wingwoman). She suggested looking at each app and asking: Do I use this? Does it stress me out? Is it just here because I forgot to delete it in 2022?
It’s surprisingly satisfying to uninstall the stuff I don’t need anymore. After apps, I move on to things like settings, notifications, or even rearranging my home screen so it feels more functional. Photos are my last frontier. I haven’t cracked the system for that one yet, but I know I want something cleaner and more intentional. One step at a time.
4. Planning, But Kindly
When I plan my week, I’m done with overloading my to-do list just because “it looks manageable on paper.” I’m trying to be more honest with my energy and time. That means spreading out tasks, leaving space to breathe, and most importantly—locking in my training days. Movement is non-negotiable for me. It’s part of how I stay healthy, grounded, and sane. Health is always #1 for me. Wealth? That comes second.
My siss also helps me with my weekly planning—my to-dos, projects, and reminders. Without her, I’d probably float off into creative chaos. That accountability really helps me stay grounded and focused for the week ahead. I use Google Calender in combination with Trello to plan out the week.
5. Reflection: No Pressure, Just Check-In ☕
I used to journal daily, but at some point, it started to feel like a chore. Now I reflect when I feel like it—usually on Sundays, when the week feels soft and open. Sometimes I write in Day One (my go-to digital journal), and other times I use “The Greatest Self-Help Book (is the one written by you)”—a book I love because it feels like talking to a really honest friend.
It’s not deep therapy, just a little “how did the week go, what do I want more of, what needs adjusting?” It helps me see patterns and celebrate wins (even the tiny ones like drinking enough water or not skipping lunch).
6. No-Laptop Sundays (The Ongoing Mission)
This is the part I want to stick to every week: a laptop-free Sunday.
So far… it hasn’t quite happened. But I keep trying. My goal is to take one day off every week to do something fun, spontaneous, or just offline. Go for a walk, try a new coffee spot, visit the market, or even just read on the couch without emails pinging me.
It’s tricky, especially when your laptop feels like a second limb (shoutout to anyone who works for themselves—you know the struggle). But I’m learning that rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. Even if that rest is just a few hours of quiet, tech-free space.
🌿 So Why Do I Do This?
Not to be perfect.
Not to check off a list.
But to feel peaceful in my own life. To stop running on autopilot and actually live the week I’m walking into.
The Sunday reset isn’t just about organizing things—it’s about organizing me. And if I can end the day with a tidy kitchen, a loosely planned week, a calm phone, and a bit of hope in my chest… then I call that a win.