A new week begins in a few hours, so now is a good time to spend a few minutes streamlining the week ahead so that things go as simply and as smoothly as possible. As minimalists, we aim to minimize stress, mess and fuss during the week. Here are some good Sunday afternoon tasks to smooth things over for the week:
Make sure your bathroom is stocked and organized for your mornings
Make sure you have breakfast/coffee/lunch supplies for the week
Wash all your dishes and put them away
Water your house plants
Take out the trash and put new trash bags in all cans
Look over your calendar for meetings/appointments you may have forgotten
Wash your sheets, make your bed, and fluff up your pillows in the dryer
Double check your work clothes/boots/underoos
Make sure your Landing Pad is all set up with things you’ll need
If you have kids, double check their school clothes and backpacks
If you have pets, double check their food supply for the week
Make sure there is gas in your car
As with our other task lists, there are many other items you could put on yours, so make your own custom Sunday Night Checklist for you and your family. It’ll smooth out a lot of hiccups and reduce chaos as you’re getting to and from work and school and other activities during the week.