By Taylor McGrath — Founder, The Self Collective · 5 min read
A Sunday reset checklist takes all the mental effort out of your favourite ritual — no deciding, no forgetting, just a soothing list of small wins to tick your way through. Save this one, screenshot it, print it and pop it on the fridge: it's the exact list I return to every single week.
Why a Sunday Reset Checklist Works Better Than Winging It
Decision fatigue is real, especially by Sunday. When your reset lives in your head, half of it gets forgotten and the other half feels like a chore. A written Sunday reset checklist turns the ritual into a rhythm: your brain relaxes because the list is doing the remembering. It's also gloriously satisfying — there's a tiny dopamine gift in every tick. If you're new to the ritual itself, start with our full Sunday reset routine for the how and why, then come back here for your list.
A list you love is a form of self care: it remembers, so you can rest.
The Complete Sunday Reset Checklist
HOME · 10 TICKS
- Fresh sheets on the bed.
- Ten-minute tidy of living spaces.
- One load of washing, done and away.
- Kitchen bench cleared and wiped.
- Bins out, plants watered.
- Bathroom quick-wipe.
- Handbag and wallet declutter.
- Grocery list written (or order placed).
- Two or three easy meals prepped or planned.
- Outfit for Monday chosen and hung up.
MIND · 8 TICKS
- Journal brain-dump of the week that was.
- One win written down and celebrated.
- One lesson noted, one worry released onto paper.
- Calendar reviewed for the week ahead.
- Top three priorities chosen — only three.
- Inbox skimmed and cleared to manageable.
- Phone declutter: notifications, screenshots, unused tabs.
- One intention set for the week.
SELF · 7 TICKS
- Long shower or bath, zero rush.
- Skincare done slowly, like you mean it.
- Twenty minutes of gentle movement or stretching.
- Water bottle filled for the morning.
- Screens away an hour before bed.
- Ten pages of a book that feeds you.
- Three gratitudes written before sleep.
How to Use This Checklist Without Overwhelm
You don't need all 25 ticks every week — that's the secret. Choose your non-negotiables (most women land on eight to ten) and let the rest be bonuses for slower Sundays. Reorder the list to suit your energy: home first while you have momentum, self care last as the reward. And if Sunday doesn't suit your life, this works just as beautifully as any-day-of-the-week ritual — the broader weekly reset routine shows you how to anchor it anywhere. For seasons when a checklist isn't enough and you need a true fresh start, our life reset checklist goes deeper.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If ticking boxes on Sunday has you dreaming of a deeper return to yourself, join our 21-Day Challenge, or begin gently with the 7-Day Reset.
FAQs About the Sunday Reset Checklist
What should be on a Sunday reset checklist?
A mix of home tasks (fresh sheets, tidy, meal prep), mind tasks (journal, plan, declutter your phone) and self care (bath, early night, gratitude).
How many items should I actually do each week?
Pick eight to ten non-negotiables and treat the rest as bonuses — the checklist serves you, not the other way around.
How long does the full checklist take?
The complete 25 items take around two to three relaxed hours; a shortened version fits into one.
Can I do my reset on a different day?
Absolutely — the checklist works on any consistent day; Sunday is simply the most popular rhythm.
About the Founder
Taylor McGrath is the founder of The Self Collective and the creator of the 21-Day Challenge and 7-Day Reset. Through journaling, affirmations and guided self discovery, Taylor helps women reconnect with who they really are — one gentle daily practice at a time.
I'll see you soon, xo — Taylor