- Collect and sort Laundry.
Get a handle not the laundry from the week. As a mom, we all know that Sundays are not a day of rest, they are a day of countless loads of laundry. Today was 8 for me. Yup.
I gather all the laundry, separate it on the bathroom floor (linen, towels, clothing (darks / lights) and begin first thing in the morning.
- Turn on my favourite Playlist and hit the kettle.
While the kettle boils I make my breakfast smoothie, put out the supplements and while I drink that I make myself a cup of tea. While I drink these I literally stare out the window at the gorgeous day I have been blessed with and practice some gratitude.
- Grab my Phone for a clean up.
Once I finish up with my breakfast smoothie and tea, I grab my phone and start to clean out all non-essential chats from the week. If I see there is an important message or image I need to keep, I *star* it and delete the rest of the chat. (Keeping all stared messages).
- Grab my Diary/Planner.
I like to review my schedule for the week ahead. I like to know what I have coming up and what my week looks like.
I like the idea of time blocking so I generally plan as much as possible so I know how much free time I have in the week or what gaps I can fill. This prevents me from feeling overwhelmed or swamped on any given day.
I plan my 1-2-3 (See Tips to rock your time management – https://www.nancyjameson.co.za/2021/06/01/tips-to-rock-your-time-management/(opens in a new tab)) for Monday and whatever I don’t think I will get to, move over to Tuesday.
- Check my Bank Account.
I check on my bank account and reference to my budget for the week ahead. Keeping in mind what needs to be paid or come into my account.
- Order in.
My new favourite is the grocery app. I check out what’s needed, place the order and it’s delivered to my door. (No need to hit the shops anymore – what a pleasure).
- Sort my Email inbox.
I DO NOT REPLY to any new emails on a Sunday.
I file away into folders or delete emails that are not needed. While I’m at it, I unsubscribe from spam….
- Paint my nails.
A set of freshly painted nails for the new week always make me feel more confident and in control – nothing else “kept”.
- Clear out my workspace.
If you work from home, clean out your workspace. Organise your papers, and pack away your stationary. If you have a “work bag” with all your papers and laptop inside, clean that out and organise it so that you can start the new week with clear intentions. If I need to make notes on my papers with sticky’s now is the time that I do this. Eg. Scan and send off to…., or file away.
- Shower hour.
I give my hair a treatment, shave my legs, apply a face mask. (My ultimate is the Herbalife Mint Mask….delish!) While I wait for my face mask to set, I clean out and tidy up my make up box. Cleaning my make up brushes if needed and checking on my mascara while I’m there.
- What is your family tradition?
Most families do a Sunday meal. Ours is a Sunday roast after the F1. I prep this early on in the day so that it’s just a case of cooking it when the time comes. Some people do snacks and boardgames, or even a nice lunch out after church.
- Clean out my handbag and purse.
I take out all the slips from the week, old masks, put away any coins I might have tossed inside my bag during the week.
- Call a loved one.
I make a call or send a text to a friend or loved one who I haven’t connected with for a while.
I hope some of these help you feel more organised in your mind and space for the week ahead.
Much love…