For me, Sunday has kind of a dual nature - it's a day I can use to rest and relax, avoiding
tight schedules, strict routines or having my time limited by other people; but it's
also the perfect day to anticipate a lot of work and tasks that would otherwise have to
be spread out through the rest of the week. Doing these tasks in batches on a Sunday allows
me to get back from work during the week knowing that a lot of my work has already been done.
First thing in the morning I open all windows and let fresh air in.
A big chunk of my Sunday routine is taking care of clothes and linen in general so I
start by loading my washer with towels and bed-sheets and as soon as that first cycle
ends I’ll wash shirts, blouses, gym wear, and so forth. My washing and drying machines
work back to back during the whole day so I'm usually able to take care of laundry from
7 am to 2 or 3 pm, roughly. And to take advantage of my laundry routine on Sundays I also change
the beddimg after breakfast.
I like to schedule my groceries to be delivered on Sunday mornings so I can clean the fridge
quickly beforehand, check the expiration dates of bottles and other products I have and the
condition of any groceries from last week so I can start putting everything away. This
time also allows me to estimate what I'm going to eat for the rest of the week, (although
I usually don't rely on strict meal planning) and also make space for all the groceries
that will arrive before lunch.
Sunday is also a great day to remember to water my plants since they don't need to be
watered as frequently during the winter months and it's also when I water and feed my bonsai
tree, which requires a little bit of extra care in comparison to my other plants.
I also use Sundays to plan for the rest of the week, check for any appointments or meetings
I might have, and get a notion of the amount of work I’ll have during the week. I also
check whether there are any events or tasks that might justify a different arrangement
of my schedule. This is also when I review my progress in a number of projects and re-evaluate
any time frames, deadlines or workflows and adjust them accordingly. Another thing I like
to do is check my budget, both in monthly and yearly format and confirm whether everything’s
on track. I also look for any upcoming bills that I might have to pay during the week.
The second half of my day depends on whether I have work to do for my YouTube channel.
If I have to film or take thumbnail pictures, I will do so in the afternoon, after most
of my housework is done and the house is clean and fresh and ready to film. Since I live
in a small space, it's extra important for me to make sure that the house is tidy before
filming so that is why I prefer to work after my cleaning routine and not beforehand.
And of course that despite all this, I like to balance my day so I still have enough time
to spend time with friends and family, read a book or take a walk outside. It's all a
matter of balance and keeping things simple but organized and sticking to a routine every
single week.
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