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5 Things Successful Women Do on Sundays

June 7, 2020 in Lifestyle

When Sunday comes around more often than not, you may find yourself wanting to do nothing but lounging around in your pj’s and binging on the newest Netflix show (which if you do, I highly recommend “The Crown“). However, for successful women, Sunday is with out a doubt the most important day of the week. Sunday sets the tone for how your week goes, and cultivating habits and implementing them on this day, is a sure fire way to make the other six days a breeze.

Have you ever come home from work and had things strewn about or have you walked into your bedroom with your unmade bed, and mentally it made you uneasy? Having a clean home, ensures that you have a free and clear mind. Taking Sunday to get your house in order, will help prepare you for the upcoming week.

Planning out your week will help decrease any anxities you have about the upcoming week. Can’t find anything to wear? Plan out your outfits for the week and set them out.  This is especially helpful if you are chronically late to work or if you have children and need to out of the house by a certain time. It’s a great way to shave a few minutes off your time in the morning.

Tired of coming up with dinner at the last minute or are you trying to cut out stopping at fast food joints? Meal plan and prep. If you have a crazy work schedule, work long hours or even if you are a SAHM, meal planning and prepping can be a lifesaver. Having all of your meals thought out and planned or prepped in advance can save you extra time in the kitchen.

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Making short, but attainable goals for the week can help aid in acheiving any long term goals you want to set. Are you on a quest to lose 10 pounds over the next 10 weeks? You can make exercising for 30 or 45 minutes, two to three times this week your goal. If you are really in to goal setting or if you want to start keeping track of larger goals, I highly recommend bullet journaling or even doing a vision board.

Techonology is everywhere, and it seems as if there is no escaping since it has become a major part of our everyday lives. I have never been a major fan of jumping on trends, but the digital detox trend is one that I have definitely worked to incorporate in my life and my family (for free might I add). Unplugging for just a few hours a day (outside of sleep), is definitely helpful and healthier in the long run. Take Sunday to spend some time meditating or with a good book, minus the distraction of tv, phones or anything that could keep you from fully enjoying this time.

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This shouldn’t be hard, but if you’re like me, you have a million things to do. But as the saying goes “You have the same amount of hours in a day as Beyonce.”  Slow down, relax, and whatever you didn’t get done today, pick up and finish it tomorrow. Go to bed early and try to get a full eight hours of sleep. No one wants to start their Monday morning off tired, irrirated, and flat out grumpy.

Do you practice any of these habits? Do you have more to add? If so just drop them below!

Natasha Brown

Love of impromptu dance parties, 80’s cartoons, and horizontal life pauses (aka naps); Natasha Brown is a stay at home mom of 4 kids, and wife to one lucky guy! In her spare time, she is co-editor of Grits & Grace, as well as editor for The Mother Hustler Blog and Creative Director for the Mother Hustler podcast.

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  1. Ruthie says

    December 11, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    This is something I needed to hear today!! I think unplugging and resting on sunday’s is so key for a productive week!!

  2. Heather says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:01 am

    Yessss. Some of those I get and some I don’t. I find for me often Sunday ends up being another work day because I want to be really ready for Monday morning. I have to be careful about that.

  3. Neha says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:52 am

    YAAAS! Great post, amazing photos. xx

  4. Jessica F. Walker \\ Millennial Life Skills Coach says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    I got all of my cleaning done this weekend, and felt so accomplished. And now my house is all nice and sparkly. It feels good. Like I can think again.

  5. Emmi says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    These are great tips! Sunday is definitely a super important day to prep for a successful week, but I often get sucked into technology or vegging out instead of productively preparing. Thanks for the reminder to use this day well!

  6. Jackie Parry says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Good advice and really important too. I can’t function in a messy house, yet by Sunday it IS messy and I do clean up. Taking time for yourself is imperative!

  7. Amanda says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Those are some great things to be doing! Some of which I definitely need to become in a better habit of doing myself.

  8. Sofie says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    I really should start unplugging and resting on Sundays. It would definitely benefit my productivity! I also really like the idea of cleaning on Sunday. (now it just happens whenever I have time) This is a great list. Thank you, Nicole! ~Sofie

  9. Jen says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:17 am

    Unplugging is always the hardest thing for me to do. I know it’s important but it’s so hard!

  10. Bonnie says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:18 am

    I like to make goals and plan ahead for the week, if I can. It sets me on a more controlled path and helps me be more productive throughout the week!

  11. Jessica Bradshaw says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I agree with all these completely. Cleaning and resting are my two biggest on Sundays.

  12. Nicole @ Work|Wear|Wander says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:12 am

    Great tips! Making better use of my Sundays and bullet journaling are two of my focus areas for 2017, so this is perfect 🙂

  13. Twin Pickle says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:55 am

    I’m doing a few of these but not enough rest!!

  14. Niki says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:12 am

    I clean my place on Sundays and it definitely makes my whole week go smoother. When I actually follow through with it. It’s a work in progress for me.

  15. Chloe says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Great post, I’m trying to become more productive and a better person. Therefore this was really helpful for me.

  16. Melissa says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    I’m really glad to hear I’m not the only one. My Sundays are my days to prep for the upcoming week, clean, and relax before the craziness of the week sets in.

  17. Kelsey says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Very good advice! I always feel much more prepared for Monday if I’ve planned the night before (better yet, the Friday before!)…I try to take time at the end of each day to look at the agenda for tomorrow. Then my mind is more at rest as I fall asleep!

  18. Tiffany says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Good to know that I’m doing most of these… The one thing that I am sure that I don’t do enough of is rest!

  19. CJ says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I need to remind myself of a couple of these! Thank you for the reminder!

  20. Debbie says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Great post! I love the sound of unplugging and resting! It is so important to recharge and for my family on Sundays – worship at church and connect to God. Thank you for the reminder and a detailed post on how I can keep my Sundays focused.
    xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com

  21. Hannah says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:05 am

    Cleaning and resting are always my sunday goals if I have sunday off. I love when the house is clean and smells fresh again.

  22. Bonnie LeahSay says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:46 am

    Very good article! We must realize that we don’t have super powers and that we need enough rest to recharge our bodies. I try to do as much as I can during weekdays to free up time I can spend for rest and “me” time on the weekends. Loved reading this post!

  23. Krista Dial says

    December 27, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    I’m with you, sister. 🙂 These are all things I focus on doing every Sunday! Cleaning and unplugging during the day…then planning and goal-setting in the evening. SO key to starting the week off right!

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By being intentional, this means that everything I do has to serve a purpose. Just as I want to keep only things and people in my life who serve a greater good, I want to ensure that I everything I am doing serves a greater good as well.⠀
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‘Do I post? Do I take a break from social media? Should I take a day off?’
All these thoughts have been running through my head, but through tragedy, we must keep going, that’s what our lost loved ones would want. They would want us to thrive and be mentally and emotionally strong, so that’s what I’m going to do. We may be going through hell, but we will keep going. 

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Even as I type this those words are unreal. He was only 33 years of age. He was honestly my sons best friend, he and my brother are the younger cool uncles, who every kid wishes they had. My husband is my rock, and has been for nearly 12 years. Over the last 8 years I have dealt with death after death in my family and he has been there for me. This time being on the other side, I admit that I do not know what to do.⠀
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We laughed with his sister who asked “when people ask what do you need, what are you supposed to say?” She’s right. None of us know what to say. Is it okay to ask for a cup of coffee, a smoothie, or just someone to vent to?⠀
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Try not to fall prey to the belief that you have to feel a certain way or do certain things in order to feel normal. Meaning, if you feel sad, please allow the tears to come. If you are angry and you need to vent, allow yourself to safely do so as well.⠀
⠀
Even in a family, it’s important to remember that we all grieve differently and that in itself can create strain and confusion between family members and friends.⠀
⠀
I’ve spent most of the day calling funeral homes, figuring out clothes needed to dress a deceased loved one, and finding a suit for my son and husband. Now that I have a moment, I’m just watching Chris as he sleeps. Figuring out how to be there for him and my children who are hurting. There are so many things that have occurred in the last 24 hours, and maybe one day I will talk about it.⠀
⠀
But in the meantime hold your loved ones tight. ❤️❤️ #familyisforever
On Saturday we serenade the husband with Dru Hill. On Saturday we serenade the husband with Dru Hill. Whether he likes it or not. 😂😂😂

He really thought I was going to hit @sisqo ‘s note like that...nah

#blacklovematters #blackcouples #blacklovepage #viralquotes #millennialmarriage #realmomsofinstagram
We moved to Georgia to start the next phase of our We moved to Georgia to start the next phase of our lives and to make sure our children have better educational opportunities. Being black In Forsyth County...being black in Cumming, Georgia is not easy.⠀
⠀
We have had people drive by us making money sounds as we walk across the parking lot, we were called the n word. This past Tuesday we couldn’t even vote because our names mysteriously were not on the rolls, even though we are registered and received welcome letters from the GOP (and we are far from republicans). My children have even faced racism from their teachers. ⠀
⠀
Being a black American, black mother, black woman is exhausting. I’m terrified when my husband leaves the house. I hate sending my son to school. I hate sending my girls to school. ⠀
⠀
The riot at the Capitol building reaffirmed everything that we were taught as kids. Stay on your p’s and q’s, and the color of your skin does matter. No matter how many times someone says “I hear you, I see you”, the truth is we will never be seen, nor heard. ⠀
⠀
When you are the mother of five beautiful souls and have been trusted to raise them to love everyone, that’s a hard pill to swallow. It’s hard to know people question how can you afford the home you have. When you are chillin in the front yard and the cops slow alllllll the way down to see what you are up to. ⠀
⠀
I just want to live my life in peace. I want know that when the mister leaves, he’s good. When my black son walks home from school that he won’t have any problems. When I go to the grocery store the asinine cashier won’t ask if I have an EBT card...which I don’t. But if I did, so the heck what?⠀
⠀
I shouldn’t have to prove that I belong. But everyday I am, it’s exhausting. #blacklivesmatter #realmotherhood #honestmotherhood #blackandmarriedwithkids #blackmillennials #blacklove #blackmotherhood
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