After a long weekend of hanging out with friends, forgetting to charge your laptop, and only thinking about where to go out next, Sunday hits, and things get real. Your laundry has accumulated, and your room looks like a hurricane hit. I speak from experience, and I want to share some tips that have really helped me get through another week in college with a Sunday reset.
The Basics
I know the feeling of staring at my room after a fun weekend and not knowing where to start. For me, the best place to start is laundry. Getting everything off the floor and starting a load of laundry feels like a big part of cleaning is out of the way. This is such a good starting point and helps cleaning feel a bit lighter.
Your desk is another important part of your dorm and may be where you do your makeup, finish assignments, and eat a quick lunch. Clearing this off and wiping all your surfaces can instantly make your room feel fresher. Once your desk is cleared off and clean, connect your laptop to charge; this helps ease the Sunday scaries (something I know too well).
The last simple thing I recommend is making your bed. Of course, this is an unspoken part of your routine, but some people genuinely forget after a fun weekend out!
Chasing after Canvas
Opening your laptop and checking Canvas is something no one looks forward to. This is an important step in a Sunday reset. Open your Canvas and check any missing assignments, upcoming deadlines, and things you might’ve forgotten about over the weekend. This relieves stress and makes things more put together.
I’ve been using a planner for the past three years, and I couldn’t recommend it enough. I decorate it with stickers and write down events right as someone mentions them; it helps keep me in check, and it’s a cute way to stay organized. This way, you won’t forget about any projects or friends’ birthday parties!
Me Time
Once your room is cleaned up and you’ve checked your assignments, take a walk around campus and get some fresh air on Landis Green. Do your full skincare routine, put on your freshly washed clothes, and grab your headphones. You’ll feel so productive and like a new person, ready for another week.
I like to do this because I can get some sun and maybe see a couple of friends in passing. You could get a sweet treat or get lunch, and spend time with yourself after a weekend surrounded by so many people. You may think you need to keep being productive and stay busy, but relaxing is such an important part of a Sunday reset. Once I do my laundry and all of the other things I mentioned, I like to just chill and take time to myself.
Your Future Self Will Thank You
Slowly building a routine and forming small healthy habits will help you improve your productivity and self-care. Coming from a stressed college student, doing these things has helped me stay in check and not fall into a cycle of bad habits that build up over time. Keeping the space around you clean and being organized helps way more than you think. Sunday resets definitely feel different than back at home, but adapting to this new environment will help you grow so much.
These tips help me feel ready for the new week, so maybe they can help you too.
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