If you don’t already do a Sunday night reset, this is your sign.

As a girlypop who worked retail back in the day, closing the store was honestly one of my favorite parts of the job. Lights low, music still playing, folding everything back into place, wiping down counters, making the space feel fresh again. It was calming, a little therapeutic, and weirdly satisfying. There was pride in leaving the store better than you found it.

I realized recently I craved that same feeling at home. So now, every Sunday night, I do a Sunday night reset. Not a deep clean, not a marathon, just a little more intention than my usual before-bed tidy. And it makes a huge difference.

What a Sunday Night Reset Actually Is

A Sunday night reset is basically closing shift for your life.

It’s taking 30 to 60 minutes to reset your space so Monday doesn’t hit you like a brick. You’re not scrubbing baseboards or reorganizing your entire closet. You’re just putting things back where they belong and giving yourself a clean slate.

Think of it as maintenance, not punishment.

Why It Works

When your space is chaotic, your brain is too. A Sunday reset helps you:

• Start the week feeling calmer and more in control
• Reduce stress and decision fatigue
• Actually enjoy your mornings instead of rushing around
• Feel proud of your space instead of annoyed by it

There’s something about waking up Monday in a clean, organized home that makes everything feel more doable.

What I Do During My Sunday Night Reset

This is where I go a little beyond my usual nightly cleanup.

I do a quick cleaning session. Wipe counters, reset the kitchen, take out trash, straighten the living room. Nothing intense, just enough to make everything feel fresh.

I go through what I have. Skincare I’m not using, clothes I keep skipping over, random clutter that somehow multiplies during the week. If I don’t use it, need it, or love it, it’s probably time to let it go.

I check what I’m running low on. Toiletries, groceries, household basics. Future me appreciates not realizing I’m out of everything on a Tuesday morning.

I reset my bedroom. Fresh sheets if I have the energy, laundry folded, surfaces cleared. This alone changes my entire week.

Then I shower, light a candle, and go to bed knowing I closed the week properly.

Make It Romantic, Not Rigid

The key to a Sunday night reset is not making it miserable. Put on a playlist, a podcast, or a comfort show in the background. Move slowly. This is not a race.

It’s a ritual. One that tells your brain you’re prepared, you’re organized, and you’ve got this.

Just like closing a store, you’re setting yourself up for a better opening tomorrow.