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If Sunday were a mood, it’d be: Do I want to meal prep and run... or soft launch a new nap schedule?
Honestly? Both are valid.
This week, we’re tapping into real-life Sunday resets from readers. Some run. Some romanticize skincare. Some just need 30 minutes of not being perceived.
Because here’s the thing, your reset isn’t about doing what they do. It’s about doing what brings you back to you. You can use these as inspiration or to try something new.
With the heaviness of current events in the U.S. and around the world, we’re keeping today’s issue a little lighter, but still packed with takeaways that hit.
So we asked: What does your Sunday reset actually look like?
Here’s what you told us. (Spoiler: no one said “rise with the sun and oil pull for 30 minutes.”)
What's Inside
The Sunday Edit: Real Routines From Readers
📍Brooklyn, NY – Lea, 34, Designer & Marathon Trainee
“Every Sunday I run 12–14km, grab a smoothie at East Village Organic (the Coco Cloud smoothie), and then take an everything shower. After that? It’s screens off, ice roller on. I use The Skinny Confidential roller, meal prep for the week, and plan one outfit I know I’ll feel fire in for Monday. That's my Sunday reset hack.”
📍Denver, CO – Anika, 36, Brand Strategist & Part-Time Maximalist
“Sundays used to be chaos. Now? I outsource the overthinking. I use ChatGPT to plan my week. Everything from workouts to grocery lists and then add it to my Google cal. I call it my ‘Sunday sync-up.’ Automation is the new aromatherapy.”
📍Chicago, IL – Jordan, 28, Consultant
“Sundays are sacred. I stack a Pilates class with grocery shopping. Then I journal my ‘Big 3’ for the week (movement, money, mood), reset my space, and refuse to log onto Slack. I do a turmeric mask and wear fuzzy socks like it’s a religion.”
📍Los Angeles, CA – Rachael, 31, Creative Producer
“No routine is my routine. I don’t schedule anything. I read fiction in the bathtub, scroll Pinterest for no reason, and eat something nostalgic. Last week? Cinnamon toast and my high school playlist. My nervous system needed a hug, not a plan!”
📍Seattle, WA – Drew, 29, UX Designer & Amateur Runner
“Sunday is my ‘low power mode’ day. I make a giant iced coffee, do a 30-minute loop around the Lake Union Lap, and delete any calendar invites that feel like a trap. My reset = quiet day, clean sheets, and not having opinions for a few hours.”
📍Portland, OR – Brittany, Content Director
“I'm either doing hot yoga or not moving at all, there is no in between! I order the same turmeric latte at Happy Day here in Portland or make one at home, go analog with a paper planner, and block off Monday mornings for deep work only. Sunday is when I choose calm, so I don't crash mid-week.”
📍Miami, FL – Luca, Model & Influencer
“My Sundays are about cleaning up the static. I clear out my inbox, clear out my fridge, and reset my space with a good playlist. I batch content if the light’s good or queue up a meal delivery for the week. It’s part maintenance, part mindset check. The goal is to start Monday feeling already in motion.”
Tools To Steal
Things I swear by for a better Sunday (and a softer Monday):
• 🧊 TSC Hot Mess Ice Roller – literally resets your face
🫐 Chia pudding prepped the night before = next-level Monday mornings
🫚 Spice it up Sunday with Turmeric – Kiehls Turmeric Mask, as mentioned by Jordan, this mask helps brighten and exfoliates skin. And, as for Brittany’s Turmeric Latte, don’t worry, if you aren’t in PDX, you can snag a tin online from Tea Bar, the brand she uses at home.
🧴 Root + Renew Clean Slate Gel Cleanser – because Sunday scaries don't need to show up on your skin
🎧 Spotify daily mix playlist or the ai DJ X – use music to shift the vibe, not just fill spa
📱 Digital Do Not Disturb ritual (yes, even TikTok will wait) – use the Focus setting on your phone. On iOS you can even schedule it or turn on when you’re running a certain app.
🧠 Try This ChatGPT Prompt from Anika:
“Act as my Sunday planning assistant. I want you to help me map out my week with structure but not stress. I workout 4–5x/week, cook most meals at home, and value mental clarity. Create a plan that includes workouts, meals, self-care rituals, and one vibe-boosting activity each day. Then organize it into a Google Calendar-friendly format I can copy over. Make it feel light, doable, and energizing—no overkill.”
COPY + PASTE THIS FOR YOUR OWN SUNDAY SYNC-UP:
“Act as my weekly planning assistant. I want to map out a realistic, energizing week based on my personal goals and routines.
Here’s what you need to know:
– My fitness routine: [insert how often you work out and what you do—e.g., 4x/week running + 2x Pilates]
– My nutrition goals: [insert any goals or preferences—e.g., high-protein, Mediterranean, dairy-free, meal prep 3x/week]
– My schedule: [insert anything non-negotiable—e.g., I work 9–6 M–F, I have Pilates Mon/Wed, social plans Sat night]
– My vibe: [insert how you want to feel—e.g., grounded but productive, balanced with space to breathe, energized and focused]
Now help me create a weekly plan with:
– Workouts (fit to my real-life energy)
– Meals (simple but nourishing)
– Daily self-care or rest moments
– 1–2 vibe-boosting habits (like walks, journaling, unplugging)
Organize everything into a format I can easily transfer to my Google Calendar. Make it simple, clear, and avoid overwhelm.”
🔁 Your Turn
What’s one thing you never do on Sundays anymore?
Hit reply and tell me what rest actually looked like for you. You can also tag @wellnessbum or @valeriealvarez on Threads. We’ll feature your responses in next week’s “Rewind Crew Writes In.”
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Not every reset needs a routine. Sometimes the bare minimum is the most radical self-care move you can make. Until next week!
Valerie
@valeriealvarez
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