The best things to do as a part of your weekend is a Sunday reset routine, to feel refreshed in preparation for the week ahead.
A Sunday reset routine is a recent phenomenon which has caused an uproar in motivation and bettering oneself. It is a deliberate practice of setting aside time each Sunday to prepare for the upcoming week in order to feel prepared and stress free. Sunday reset videos have taken social media by storm, specifically Tik Tok and Instagram reels, which are beneficial to the viewer, acting as a form of motivation and encouragement to participate in their own Sunday reset routine as well.
Your Sunday reset routine is crucial in setting yourself up for a productive and prepared week. When you look good, you feel good, and when things are organised, you’re more likely to take on whatever the week throws at you to be your most motivated and best self.
Here are 8 things to do to become a better you and to ensure your week ahead is the best it can be.
1. Journal
One of the best things you can do for your mental health is to journal. Writing out every possible thought that may be causing any kind of stress or worry is proven to help relieve these feelings and it is recommended by mental health professionals for cognitive behavioural therapy.
What better way to begin your Sunday reset than by looking back and reflecting on the week and weekend you have just experienced. Begin your routine by writing about what happened in your life over the past week, both good and bad, and allow yourself to reflect on these times in appreciation and acknowledgment on how to be better each day.
This will give you that clean slate you need to finish off the weekend and feel mentally relaxed and cleansed.
In saying this, you can also write out your goals for the week ahead and plan what will be coming up to feel organised and on top of everything in advance.
2. Meal prep
This is a great addition to your Sunday reset not only if you’re wanting to be better organised, but also more financially responsible and it is great for your health and even for weight loss.
Prepping your meals for the week ahead means you will have less worry in regard to your lunch options on the go and also allows you to decide on what you will eat and thus, make better nutritional choices for your overall health and wellbeing.
Whether it’s marinated chicken, a leafy salad or a few simple sandwiches, meal prepping as part of your Sunday reset routine is that extra effort that allows you to feel more relaxed as the week unfolds.
3. Organise your space
Whilst organising, if you also have the chance to deep clean your space, Sunday is the perfect time to do so.
Keeping the areas you are surrounded by most in a tidy, clean and organised state allows your mind to feel better at ease.
Your clutter-free spaces actually have a major impact on your mental state, and removing any distractions or unnecessary junk from these areas ensures you can start the fresh week on a clean slate.
The perfect addition to your Sunday reset is to (quite literally) reset your physical area and keep it tidy. Do your loads of washing, change your bedding and vacuum your floor and it can be guaranteed that you will feel prepared and excited for the week ahead.
4. Apply a hair mask
Hair masks are an affordable luxury that are a great addition to the Sunday reset routine as a once a week experience. Lather your hair in a deep conditioner to prepare it for the week ahead and begin with shiny, clean hair.
This is great to apply and keep in your hair whilst you do other Sunday reset activities like organising your week or journaling, so that your hair has maximum amount of time to really soak in all the goodness of the mask.
Reset for the week with Gisou’s honey infused hair mask or the Hair Treatment mask from Ouai, found in Mecca and Sephora, if you’re wanting to feel extra treated. L’Oréal Paris also has some great affordable options that work well with various hair types, which can be found in local supermarkets or on Amazon.
5. The ‘everything shower’
Sunday reset is all about feeling fresh, clean and of course reset, ready for any new challenges and tasks. What better way to clean not only your physical body, but also your mental state for the new week than with an ‘everything shower’.
An ‘everything shower’ once a week allows you to have some time to yourself, for yourself, focusing on being brought up to your individual standards and fresh for a week ahead of you. Your ‘everything shower’ should be full of high maintenance things you can do to be more low maintenance during the rest of the week.
Exfoliating your body is a great way to instantly feel refreshed and extra clean by removing any dead skin causing roughness or dryness. You can simply do this with an exfoliating mitt and your own body wash to strengthen your signature clean scent as well.
You can also finally wash out that hair mask and clean your hair and scalp thoroughly, even with the use of a scalp massager to stimulate hair health and growth.
The ‘everything shower’ should be all about taking that extra time to do things for yourself that you don’t get the chance to do during the week, and so doing them as a part of your Sunday reset routine prepares you for that small loss of this personal time.
6. Moisturise
Your Sunday reset routine gives you an excuse to use that expensive body butter you have been holding off. After showering and deep cleaning yourself, lather your body in any kind of body lotion or moisturiser to lock in the moisture taken from the shower and keep your skin buttery soft.
This does not need to be any crazy product – Dove’s body care lotion range is a great affordable option to look after your skin and also add a lasting fresh and clean scent.
7. Skincare
Whilst skin care is not just something to be done as part of the Sunday reset, there are certain things you can do to level up your skincare routine in preparation for the upcoming week.
Using a face mask is a simple addition that should be done weekly for your skin to maintain a healthy and natural glow. Sheet masks are great, especially those that contain hyaluronic acid, which act as a hydrator and plumper for your skin, whether you experience dryness or not. Neutrogena has some great affordable options, including their Hydroboost mask, and Summer Fridays also has a great deep moisturising mask, which can also be used as an everyday moisturiser for softer, hydrated skin.
It is also important to use a hefty moisturiser overnight, especially in the colder months, to allow your skin to stay supple in times where the dry harsh air can affect it most. You can even make your own face mask to benefit your skin in the best way.
8. Detox time
It wouldn’t be a Sunday reset without actually physically resetting. Take this as your chance to detox from your phone, especially before going to sleep.
Try to go the whole day with your phone on black and white, and switch your phone off for at least an hour before closing your eyes to allow for a better, more effective sleep, which will also be great for your mental state.
Detoxing from social media and screen time will allow your brain to properly relax and switch off completely, compared to looking at a screen minutes before sleeping which means you will not be able to completely shut your brain down for at least another 30 minutes.
This is the perfect way to finish off your week and better yet, prepare for the next one as sleeping a full, effective 8 hours will keep you energised and overall in the best possible mood.
