5 Things to Do on Sundays to Have a Productive Week

Originally published on June 10, 2018 | Last updated on December 17, 2024

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “a Sunday well spent brings a week of content.” Well, it’s very true! If you take advantage of your Sundays to prepare for the upcoming week, you’ll be more productive, rejuvenated, and focused come Monday morning. Here are 5 things you can do on Sundays to have a productive week.

1. Write a To-Do List

The best way to get a head start on the week ahead is to write a to-do list every Sunday. Whether you need to plan meetings, deadlines for projects or upcoming events, mapping your entire week will ensure that it goes smoothly and keep you focused on what needs to be done. It’s also helpful to list tasks by priority so you can accomplish and focus on the most important matters.

2. Meal Plan + Prep

Planning and prepping your meals for the week ahead will save you so much time and money. Start off by putting together a weekly meal plan and grocery list. Next, write out a food prep plan and then look at each meal and figure out what ingredients can be prepped ahead of time. You could go as far as cooking and freezing meals to last you the next 7 days, or you could keep it simple by just chopping up some fruit and veg so you have easy, healthy snacks to grab.

3. Clean Your Home

The last thing you want to do is start the week with a messy home! It’s a good idea to finish all household chores on Sunday — that way, you’re not left with a ton to do on Monday. Clutter will add stress to a busy week, but a tidy environment will bring you peace of mind. I know I always feel much more productive when I’m in a clean space. As they say, “tidy home, tidy mind!”

4. Reflect

Weekdays can be hectic and allow us little to no time to take some time out to reflect. Sunday is the perfect day to reflect on life and see things in a new light with a refreshed outlook. You could spend some time revisiting your goals or reflect on the lessons of the previous week and ways on how to make the next week even better.

5. Unwind

We all need to take time out to do the things that we enjoy in life and have some “me time.” You could write creatively, take a walk, read a book, go swimming, bake a cake or spend time with your loved ones. Pursuing your passions is a form of self-care and helps avoid burnout and stress.

What do you like to do on a Sunday?

Love, Telina