The Sunday Reset: How I Plan for the Week Without Burning Out

There’s something sacred about Sundays. Not because they’re always calm or slow. Honestly, in a house with two kids, they rarely are. But they hold the space between what was and what’s next.

For me, Sunday is less about getting everything done and more about getting clear. It’s my chance to pause, reset, and make peace with the fact that life will always be layered. There’s no such thing as perfect balance. But there is a rhythm that works, and my Sunday reset is what helps me find it.

If you’re juggling motherhood, business, and the never-ending to-do list of life, this one’s for you. Here are 8 tips on how to plan for the week in a way that feels grounding instead of overwhelming.

1. Start with a Brain Dump

Before I open a planner, I sit down with a blank notebook or Notes app and unload. Everything that’s floating in my head — errands, to-dos, reminders, emails, groceries, even emotions — goes down without judgment or structure.

This isn’t about being productive. It’s about making space. I can’t plan the week if my mind is still holding last week’s chaos.