A Sunday reset is a weekly routine that blends productivity with relaxation, helping students prepare for the upcoming week. Many dedicate Sundays to completing their to-do lists before a busy school week begins.
Everyone’s version of a Sunday reset is individually unique. For some, it may involve focusing on schoolwork; for others, it could mean re-organizing their space or tidying up their room. A Sunday reset doesn’t have to be all about cleaning and hard work. Many people incorporate “rot time,” whether that’s lying in bed binge-watching a show or taking a nap. Ultimately, the goal of a Sunday reset is to help you accomplish any tasks that will set you up for a productive and less stressful start to the week. “I wake up at 9:30, go to the gym, get lunch, go home, clean my room, organize my desk and make-up, and do my laundry. Then I have phone time and do my homework soon after. I shower after dinner before I go to bed and then sleep at 10,” junior Vivian Brandt said.
When scrolling through TikTok, it’s common to see influencers deep-cleaning their homes on Sundays, offering different versions of their own Sunday resets. These videos can be motivational as they encourage high school students to tackle tasks they might otherwise put off. Seeing someone else complete these tasks, especially when presented as a trend, can make cleaning or homework more appealing. It transforms these activities from dreaded tasks to self-care. “When I see other people doing it and they look put together, then yeah, it makes me want to join in,” Brandt said.
Creating a routine that balances work and rest each Sunday can improve productivity for the rest of the week. For example, if teachers assign homework on Monday, students can focus solely on completing that task rather than stressing over unfinished work from the weekend. Incorporating ideas from the Sunday reset culture can help improve grades and overall make life a lot easier. Cleaning your room once a week is much easier than eventually cleaning it after months of laundry piling up. The same goes for homework. “I like having a clean room and all my homework done for the rest of the week so then I don’t have to worry about it later that week,” junior Ava Swanson said.