My Sunday Reset Routine
Sundays have slowly become my favorite day of the week — not because they’re exciting, but because they’re mine. It’s my day to slow down, clean up, and prepare for the new week. There’s something so therapeutic about folding laundry, lighting a candle, and starting fresh.
It’s not about perfection — it’s about peace. My Sunday reset is my soft way of saying, I’m ready to begin again.
Step 1: Set the Mood
Before I touch a single thing, I make it cozy.
I light my Pistachio Macaron by La Jolie Muse candle — the scent alone makes cleaning feel luxurious — and play my “slow and productive” playlist. Think soulful R&B, acoustic songs, and the occasional lo-fi beat.
Then I open the windows to let some fresh air in. I like the mix of candlelight and daylight — warm and grounding.
Step 2: Laundry Therapy
Laundry is one of my favorite parts of my Sunday reset. There’s something peaceful about sorting through clothes, starting the machine, and hearing that first whirl.
My go-to products:
Gain Strawberry & Shea Laundry Beads – fresh, soft, and sweet without being too strong.
Downy Pistachio Cream Scent Booster – smells like comfort and calm in a bottle.
Gain Moonlight Breeze Laundry Detergent – gentle but effective, with a clean, cozy scent.
While the first load washes, I’ll usually make a cup of coffee or tea and tidy up my space. It’s like background music — the sound of productivity without the pressure.
Step 3: Clean the Space, Clear the Mind
Next comes cleaning. Not deep cleaning — just resetting.
I start small: making the bed, putting things back where they belong, wiping down surfaces. I’ve learned that a clean space changes how I feel, and how I show up for the week ahead.
My favorites:
Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-Surface Cleaner (Lavender or Honeysuckle) – fresh, botanical, and satisfying.
Everspring Glass Cleaner – clean scent, clean conscience (eco-friendly).
A microfiber cloth – because little details matter.
As I clean, I think about what I want the week to feel like — not just what I want to get done. I imagine peace, progress, and small joy.
Step 4: Reset the Details
After everything’s clean, I do the small things that make my space mine:
Fluff my pillows.
Spray Febreze Vanilla Suede Mist around the room.
Put on fresh sheets (nothing beats that first night in them).
Refill my diffuser with lavender or peppermint-scented oil.
By this point, the house feels lighter — calmer. Like it’s breathing with me again.
Step 5: Finish with Something Soft
Once laundry’s folded and the space is tidy, I take a moment to care for myself too. Maybe it’s a shower, a face mask, or a quick stretch. Sometimes I’ll sit on my bed with my candle still flickering, journal a bit, or plan the week ahead with a cup of tea.
It’s not about productivity — it’s about presence.
Final Thoughts
My Sunday reset isn’t about starting over; it’s about coming back to myself. It’s about creating an environment where I can breathe — where peace doesn’t have to be earned, just maintained.
So I light my candle, play my playlist, and start the laundry again.
Because every week deserves a soft beginning.
