Sunday Reset Checklist: A 90-Minute Routine to Start Fresh Every Week

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Sunday Reset Checklist: A 90-Minute Routine to Start Fresh Every Week

Your Sunday reset is a short ritual that clears clutter, aligns plans, and reduces Monday anxiety. Keep it light, consistent, and trackable in a habit app like Lazy Otter so it becomes automatic. (Structured with our standard article template.)

Related: Learn how to build routines that stick and discover weekly planning strategies that set you up for success.

The 90-Minute Sunday Reset

1) Quick Clean (20 min)

  • Surfaces: Clear counters, wipe sink, empty dishwasher.
  • Laundry: Start one load. Fold last week's stragglers.
  • Entryway reset: Shoes, keys, bags back to "homes". Take out trash.

2) Plan the Week (15 min)

  • Calendar sweep: Review events. Block focus time.
  • Top 3 priorities: Define outcomes, not tasks.
  • Meals & list: Pick 3 easy dinners. Add groceries to notes.

3) Digital Declutter (10 min)

  • Inbox zero-lite: Archive old, star the vital, schedule replies.
  • Phone tidy: Delete five unused apps. Refresh home screen widgets.
  • Desktop sweep: One "To File" folder-empty it.

4) Mind & Body (20 min)

  • Move: Walk, stretch, or short mobility flow.
  • Refuel: Prep a water bottle and snacks for Monday.
  • Sleep cues: Set consistent bedtime and wake alarms.

5) Prep for Monday (15 min)

  • Outfit & bag: Clothes ready. Pack chargers, badge, notebook.
  • Workstation: Clear desk, plug in devices, set tomorrow's first task on a sticky note.

Make It Stick (with Lazy Otter)

  • Bundle tasks: Create a "Sunday Reset" habit with subtasks (Clean → Plan → Declutter → Move → Prep).
  • Automate consistency: Set a weekly reminder for Sunday afternoon and track streaks to stay motivated.
  • See progress: Use checklists to mark what's done and spot patterns over time-no perfection required, just momentum.

Copy-Paste Template

  • Quick clean (surfaces, laundry, entryway)
  • Plan (calendar, top 3, meals)
  • Digital declutter (inbox, apps, desktop)
  • Mind & body (move, refuel, sleep cues)
  • Monday prep (outfit, bag, workstation)

Conclusion

A good reset is short, forgiving, and repeatable. Keep it under 90 minutes, track it in Lazy Otter, and watch Mondays feel lighter-week after week.

Ready to build your Sunday reset routine? Start with tiny habits that stick and learn how to track progress effectively.