Hey bestie,
Can we talk about Sunday scaries?
You know that feeling. Sunday evening hits and suddenly you’re anxious about Monday, stressed about the week ahead, overwhelmed by everything you didn’t do over the weekend, and wondering why everyone else seems to have their life together while you’re just… surviving.
Here’s the secret: those That Girl vibes you’re pinning don’t happen by accident. They happen because of Sunday.
A Sunday reset isn’t just self-care. It’s strategic preparation. It’s clearing space for the week you want. It’s romanticizing your life while also organizing it.
Your dream life is built on Sundays.
When you treat Sunday as a sacred reset day, everything shifts. Your week flows easier. Your Monday anxiety disappears. Your glow up becomes inevitable because you’re consistently setting yourself up for success.
This isn’t about doing ALL the things. It’s about doing the RIGHT things that compound into transformation.
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Why Sunday Reset Actually Matters
Sunday is the bridge between who you were last week and who you’re becoming this week.
Most people waste Sunday scrolling, feeling guilty for not being productive, then panic-planning Sunday night. Then they wonder why Monday feels impossible and their weeks feel chaotic.
That Girl doesn’t wing it. She sets herself up for success.
Your Sunday reset does three things:
- Clears last week’s energy (physically, mentally, emotionally)
- Prepares for the week ahead (strategically, not frantically)
- Fills your cup (so you can pour into your week from overflow)
This isn’t optional for your glow up. It’s foundational.
MORNING: THE FOUNDATION (8AM-12PM)
Start Slow & Intentional
☐ No Phone for First 30 Minutes
Resist the scroll. Your Sunday reset starts with protecting your energy, not consuming everyone else’s.
☐ Morning Beverage Ritual
Matcha, coffee, tea — whatever feels nourishing. Make it intentional. Sit with it. This isn’t fuel, it’s a ritual.
☐ Move Your Body Gently
Hot girl walk, yoga, stretching, pilates. Movement that feels good, not punishing. Wake up your body with love.
Nourish Your Mind
☐ Read or Listen to Something Uplifting
One chapter of a book, a podcast episode, devotional, whatever feeds your soul. Input quality content before the world bombards you.
☐ Journal 10 Minutes
Free write. Process last week. Release what you’re holding. Clear mental clutter before the week starts.
The goal: Start Sunday from a calm, clear, nourished place. Not chaos.
LATE MORNING: THE GLOW UP (10AM-1PM)
Skincare Sunday
This is where That Girl takes care of her temple.
☐ Deep Cleanse
Remove the week. Literally. Double cleanse if you wore makeup.
☐ Exfoliate
Chemical exfoliant or gentle scrub. Fresh skin for fresh week.
☐ Mask While You Do Other Things
Hydrating sheet mask or clay mask depending on what your skin needs. Multi-task while it works.
☐ Full Skincare Routine
All the steps. Essence, serums, moisturizer, eye cream. Give yourself the luxury version.
Body Care Sunday
☐ Everything Shower
Hair mask, body scrub, shave/wax, the works. Emerge feeling completely reset.
☐ Body Care Ritual
Body oil on damp skin, lotion, perfume. Feel like that girl from the outside in.
The goal: Physical glow up that makes you feel completely refreshed for the week.
AFTERNOON: THE RESET (1PM-5PM)
Space Clearing
Your environment shapes your energy. Clear space, clear mind.
☐ Declutter Surfaces
Kitchen counters, desk, nightstand, bathroom counter. Clear surfaces = clear head.
☐ Laundry & Fresh Sheets
There’s something about sliding into fresh sheets Sunday night that just hits different.
☐ Tidy Common Areas
Living room, bedroom, bathroom. You don’t need deep clean. Just reset.
☐ Fresh Flowers
This one thing transforms your entire space. Trader Joe’s, farmer’s market, or even grocery store bouquet. Non-negotiable That Girl energy.
☐ Candles & Scent
Light candles, use diffuser, create the ambiance. Your space should feel like a sanctuary.
Meal Prep Lite
You’re not prepping for a week. You’re removing Monday morning friction.
☐ Grocery Shop or Order Delivery
Stock fridge with healthy options. Monday morning you will thank Sunday you.
☐ Prep One Nourishing Meal
Make a big batch of something — soup, salad, grain bowl. Easy lunches for the week.
☐ Cut Up Fruit & Veggies
Pre-portioned snacks = you’ll actually eat them.
The goal: Remove decision fatigue. Make healthy choices the easy choices.
LATE AFTERNOON: THE STRATEGY (4PM-6PM)
The Planning Hour
This is where Sunday reset becomes dream life strategy.
☐ Brain Dump Everything
Write down everything swirling in your head. Tasks, ideas, worries, to-dos. Get it OUT.
☐ Review Last Week
What worked? What didn’t? What do you want to do differently? Learn from your own data.
☐ Set 3 Main Goals for the Week
Not 47 things. THREE. What are the big rocks that matter most?
☐ Schedule Your Week
Block time for your goals. Workouts, meal times, work tasks, self-care. If it’s not scheduled, it won’t happen.
☐ Plan Your Outfits
Take photos or lay them out. Monday morning chaos = eliminated.
☐ Set One Intention
How do you want to FEEL this week? Confident? Peaceful? Productive? Choose your energy.
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The goal: Enter Monday with complete clarity and strategic direction.
EVENING: THE WIND DOWN (6PM-10PM)
Nourishing Dinner
☐ Cook Something You Actually Enjoy
Make dinner feel special. Set the table. Light a candle. Romanticize the meal.
☐ No Screens While Eating
Be present with your food. Taste it. Enjoy it. This is part of the reset.
Cozy Evening Ritual
☐ Comfortable Clothes
Softest loungewear. The kind that makes you feel like you’re in a luxury hotel.
☐ Comfort Content
Rewatch your favorite show, start a new series, watch a cozy movie. Give yourself permission to just enjoy.
☐ Evening Tea or Moon Milk
Something warm and soothing. Signal to your body: we’re winding down.
☐ Light Stretching or Yoga
Release any remaining tension. Prepare body for deep sleep.
Bedtime Reset
☐ Evening Skincare Routine
Cleanse, treat, moisturize. Go to bed feeling clean and cared for.
☐ Gratitude Journal
Write 3 things from this week you’re grateful for. End week on positive note.
☐ Set Out Tomorrow’s Outfit & Essentials
Wallet, keys, bag, water bottle. Everything Monday morning you needs ready.
☐ Phone on Airplane Mode
Or in another room. Protect your sleep. Your Monday glow starts with Sunday night rest.
☐ Sleep Affirmations or Meditation
Use Glow Up SOS Kit ($7) subliminals while you sleep. Wake up mentally reset.
The goal: Drift into sleep feeling complete, peaceful, and ready.
The Sunday Reset Formula
Can’t do everything? Use this formula:
Minimum Sunday Reset (2 hours):
- Shower + skincare
- Tidy main spaces
- Plan week’s top 3 goals
- Fresh sheets + early bedtime
Standard Sunday Reset (4 hours):
- Morning ritual + movement
- Full glow up routine
- Space clearing + meal prep basics
- Strategic planning hour
- Evening wind down
Luxury Sunday Reset (All day):
- Everything above + extra time for each
- Reading, longer cooking, deeper planning
- Additional self-care (nails, facial, etc.)
Choose based on your week. Some Sundays need minimum. Some need luxury. Both are valid.
Why This Sunday Reset Creates Your Glow Up
Here’s what changes when you commit to Sunday reset:
Week 1-4:
- Less Monday anxiety
- More productive weeks
- Better sleep
- Clearer skin (consistency!)
- Less decision fatigue
Month 2-3:
- Noticeable glow up (inside and out)
- Goals actually getting achieved
- Consistent healthy habits
- Space always feels good
- You’re becoming That Girl
Month 4+:
- Sunday reset is non-negotiable
- Your weeks flow with ease
- You’re living your Pinterest boards
- People asking “how do you do it all?”
- Your dream life is your actual life
The compound effect of 52 Sunday resets = complete life transformation.
Making It Actually Sustainable
Real talk: You won’t do a perfect Sunday reset every week. And that’s okay.
Some Sundays you’ll do everything. Some Sundays you’ll do 30%. Some Sundays life happens.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s intention.
Even a 30-minute Sunday reset (shower, plan week, fresh sheets) is better than no reset.
That Girl doesn’t quit when she can’t do it perfectly. She does what she can and keeps going.
Your Sunday Reset Action Plan
This week:
- Read this whole post
- Choose 5 things from the list that excite you most
- Block 2-4 hours on your calendar this Sunday
- Do those 5 things
- Notice how Monday feels different
Next week:
- Add 2-3 more items to your routine
- Start building consistency
- Adjust what doesn’t feel good
- Keep what does
By week 4:
- You have a Sunday reset routine that’s YOURS
- It feels natural, not forced
- Monday anxiety is basically gone
- Your glow up is visible
That’s the power of strategic Sunday resets.
Conclusion: Sunday Is Your Secret Weapon
Every That Girl you see living her dream life has one thing in common: she doesn’t wing her weeks. She sets herself up for success.
And that setup? It happens on Sunday.
Your Sunday reset isn’t just self-care (though it is that too). It’s dream life strategy. It’s clearing space for who you’re becoming. It’s choosing your glow up era over survival mode.
You can’t manifest your Pinterest boards from chaos. You need the clarity, organization, and energy that Sunday reset provides.
This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about creating space on your plate for what actually matters.
Start this Sunday. Do even just 30 minutes of reset. Watch how your week transforms.
Your That Girl glow up era starts when you treat Sunday as sacred.
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Your best week starts with your Sunday reset. Make it today.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise