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Sunday Reset: How To Prep for a Week Without Burning Out by Wednesday
Plot twist: your Sunday scaries might be solved by doing less, not more. Here’s the ritual I swear by—and how to make it your own.
Valerie Alvarez
20 Apr • Reading Time: 12 minutes
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Let’s be honest: Sunday can feel like a weird limbo between romanticizing rest and panic-planning your life. This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on what a real Sunday reset looks like—especially if you’re a high-achiever who still wants soft life energy. I’m sharing my not-so-perfect (but very real) ritual that sets me up for a better week, without the burnout. Spoiler: it doesn’t involve a 5 a.m. wake-up call or alphabetizing your Google Calendar.
So pour your matcha (or iced espresso, no judgment), and let’s dive in. Your Monday self will thank you.
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Let’s Talk Sunday Scaries—And Why “Doing Less” Might Be the Answer
I used to approach Sundays like a drill sergeant: meal prep, inbox zero, deep clean, vision board, hot yoga, skincare, reflection journal—and by 9 p.m., I’d collapse wondering why I felt more exhausted after my rest day. It was all peak “that girl” energy, but not in a sustainable way. It took me a while (and multiple Mondays with a cortisol hangover) to realize I didn’t need to cram productivity into Sunday. I needed to protect Sunday.
Now, my Sunday reset is about regulating my nervous system as much as it is about planning my week. I move my body gently (usually a recovery run or walk with Mila), do some light digital cleanup, indulge in skincare, and build in just enough structure to feel grounded. I think of it as setting the vibe more than the schedule.