Being a single mom means juggling it all: childcare, work, bills, meals, emotions, logistics, and somehow… yourself. And if you’re anything like me, weekdays can go from zero to chaos before your first cup of coffee.
That’s why Sunday has become sacred, not just for laundry and meal prep, but for mentally and emotionally resetting. My “Sunday Reset” isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating enough structure to carry me (and my kids) through the week with a little more calm, clarity, and grace.
Here’s how I prep my week as a single mom with routines, emotional regulation, boundaries, and structure that help me stay grounded.
1. Reset the Space: A Gentle Home Tidy
I don’t deep clean. I reset. That means I…
- Toss clutter into baskets (not always pretty, but it works)
- Change the sheets for a “fresh start” feeling
- Wipe down the kitchen counters + bathroom sink
- Light a candle or diffuse oils to reset the energy
It’s not about aesthetics, it’s about peace. Walking into Monday with a cleared space makes everything feel more manageable.
2. Emotional Check-In: Where Am I Really?
Before I start writing to-do lists, I pause to check in with myself:
- How am I feeling really?
- What’s weighing on me?
- What do I need this week to feel supported?
Sometimes I journal. Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I just sit in silence with coffee. But I always give myself permission to feel, because emotional suppression doesn’t make parenting easier. It makes it harder.
3. Planning with Boundaries: The Flexible Framework
I map out the week, but not with military precision. I build a flexible structure:
- Schedule work deadlines and appointments
- Plug in kid logistics (school, extracurriculars, drop-offs)
- Carve out “buffer time” so I’m not constantly rushing
- Set boundaries: I don’t overschedule Mondays or Friday nights. I block “quiet hours” for myself where possible.
If I’m co-parenting, I also confirm transitions and communication boundaries. That way, expectations are clear before emotions are high.
4. Meals, Outfits, and Easy Wins
I do just enough prep to avoid Monday mayhem:
- Plan 3–4 dinners (not 7, let’s be real)
- Pre-pack snacks or lunches where possible
- Set out outfits for myself and my kids (because mornings)
Bonus tip: I keep one “emergency meal” in the freezer and one “no-cook” night built into my week. That’s not lazy, It’s prepared.
Sunday Is My Peace Practice
My Sunday Reset is less about productivity and more about protection—of my peace, my energy, and my ability to show up with love. Some weeks it’s messy. Some weeks it’s beautiful. Most weeks, it’s both.If you’re a single mom trying to hold it all together, let this be your reminder:
You don’t need to do it perfectly.
You just need to build in little systems of support and keep showing up with love (for your kids and yourself).
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