A better week starts with these Sunday habits

By Sunday, you might already be thinking about Monday's first meeting or wondering when you'll get to Pilates. A simple Sunday reset routine gives you a chance to make those decisions while you still have the space to think.

Start with the things you know you'll appreciate later. Here are four Sunday habits we'd make room for.

Plan your week around the life you actually lead

Have a look at your diary before booking classes or buying groceries. If Tuesday starts early and Thursday ends late, take that into account. Those are the days when breakfast ready to take with you or dinner waiting at home will be especially welcome.

You probably know your own patterns by now. An evening class might be perfect after a day at your desk, but harder to make when you're travelling between appointments. Book the sessions you can comfortably get to, and give yourself enough time around them to enjoy going.

Keep an eye on how much you're committing to. A free evening can be worth protecting, even when there's something tempting to fill it with.

Prepare meals and breakfast you'll look forward to

There's a particular satisfaction in coming home hungry and knowing you have the ingredients for something good.

Before you shop, check what needs using and think about the meals you'll be home for. Choose a few favourites, then do whatever preparation will make them easier: wash the greens, roast some vegetables, mix a dressing or make enough dinner for tomorrow's lunch.

Give breakfast the same attention. Prepare overnight oats, portion fruit for a smoothie or make sure your usual ingredients are on hand. Keep your Ocean Gold Sea Moss Gel ready in the fridge for your morning spoonful. It's a familiar ritual you can enjoy alongside breakfast, before opening your inbox.

Having food you look forward to makes eating at home an easier choice when the day has been full.

Clear one task from your to-do list

There's usually one task that keeps coming back to you. Booking an appointment, sending an invoice, sorting out the bag you'll need tomorrow.

Give it some attention while you have the chance. You know which one it is: the thing you've mentally added to your list several times without actually doing it.

Once it's finished, resist adding five more jobs just because you've got started. You wanted to take something off your mind. Let yourself enjoy having done that.

Make time for yourself in the week ahead

You're good at making plans that move things forward. Make a plan for something you simply want to do, too.

Dinner with a friend you always feel good around. A class you've been curious about. An evening to cook, put on music and stay home. Having something to look forward to gives the week a different feel.

And save some of that time for Sunday itself. After you've made your preparations, head out for lunch, take a walk or settle into whatever you've been wanting to do. When Monday comes, you'll have taken care of a few things for yourself, and had a weekend you enjoyed.