The Busy Mom's Sunday Reset: A Simple Weekly Routine to Start the Week Feeling Organized

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I love a good Sunday Mom Reset. Of course, I have to peel myself out of bed a bit currently while I'm in the third trimester with baby number 5 (yay!), to get it all done, but I almost always do this weekly list because, well...it's good for my sanity.

As a work-from-home homeschooling mom of (soon to be) 5, my life requires order. I feel better when I wake up Monday morning feeling prepared. And if you're, too, a hands-on busy mom, I'm sure you can relate. Our week simply goes better when we put some intention behind planning for ourselves and our precious family.

If you know me, you know I'm a multitasking mom, doing it all with no nanny or maid. So I don't make my busy mom Sunday reset list too cray. My goal is to not have a perfect Pinterest home, but to have a home that feels clean, good, and organized for my tribe.

Wanna know my go to to do for my Sunday reset? Check it out below. And be sure to download my FREE reset guide here.

Here's my Busy Mom Sunday Reset checklist!

1. Reset Your Home ^🏡

I love starting with the basics. A tidy home makes such a difference in how I feel going into a new week. And no, everything doesn't need to be perfect!

Focus on the areas that make the biggest difference in your everyday life.

My Sunday home reset includes:

Change the bedsheets and bedding (your skin and immune system will thank you)
Wash and organize laundry.
Put away clean clothes.
Clean bathrooms.
Wash and put away dishes.
Wipe down kitchen counters and tables.
Vacuum floors and rugs.
Sweep and mop floors.
Tidy the main living areas.
Empty trash cans.

Moms Wear Heels bonus tip: Enlist those beautiful babies to help out! My kids all help out with age-appropriate chores 😉

2. Get the Homeschool Space Ready 📚

If you homeschool, you know how much easier Monday morning feels when your learning space is ready to go.

I like to spend a little time getting everything organized so we're not searching for pencils, workbooks, or missing assignments five minutes before we start.

Our homeschool Sunday reset includes:

Tidy and organize the homeschool space.
Put away books, papers, and supplies.
Review the upcoming week's lessons.
Plan lessons and activities for the week.
Gather any materials we'll need.
Check the kids' schedules and upcoming activities.

You don't need an elaborate homeschool planning system. Simply organizing your space weekly can do wonders for your child's enthusiasm (and ours too!)

3. Prepare for the Week Ahead 💻

A little preparation goes a long way when you're juggling a family!

I like to look at the upcoming week and think about what we can do now to make our days easier.

A few things to take care of:

Look over the family calendar.
Check appointments and activities.
Make a grocery list and schedule any pickup/deliveries
Plan a few easy meals ( I make double most days so we have extra food prepped on busier days)
Restock household essentials.
Prep snacks or a few meal ingredients if needed.
Make sure backpacks, bags, and everyday essentials are ready.

4. Make Time for a Little Self-Care 💅🏽

This includes tending to my own mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional well being. I LOVE being a mom but I've learned there's no way I can continue showing up as the boss mom they need if I'm feeling worn down or resentful. So these are a must, not a luxury.

My Sunday self-care reset: 🚿

Take a relaxing shower.
Shave and exfoliate.
Do a little skincare (now that I'm almost 40, moisturizing is KEY here!)
Wash and deep condition my hair
Put on fresh pajamas that are soft and comfy
Plan workouts for the upcoming week.
Set out workout clothes.
Take a few minutes to relax, pray, or journal with chamomile tea 🫖

Moms Wear Heels Bonus tip: I always give the kids and I an "anchor thought" for super productive days like our Sunday Reset days. For intstance, it may be going out for custard or watching a family movie with homemade brownies.

5. Set Yourself Up for a Good Week 🏆

Before I call my Sunday reset complete, I like to take a few minutes to think about the week ahead (and the week completed).

Did I live according to my values this week? Did I make time for fun? How can I make this week even more magical? I journal any downloads I get.

Remember to give yourself grace. Our homes will never be perfect. Stop when you've done enough and need to rest! But let's balance that grace with also doing our best as boss moms.

Love you!

Monica