“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” - Lily Tomlin
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I think of a reset as watering your plant, or filling your cup. Chores need to get done Chores are a form of self-care. Feel free to customize based on your needs as a busy student!
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Life Domains
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SELF-CARE | STUDY | HOME | WORK | UP-SKILL
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SELF-CARE
- [ ] Light a candle and read a book.
- [ ] Do any form of movement that you enjoy (walking, biking, cycling etc.)
- [ ] Listen to a podcast or an audiobook.
- [ ] Do a 5-minute Headspace meditation.
- [ ] Spend time with loved ones.
- [ ] Draw a relaxing bath.
- [ ] Enjoy a hobby.
- [ ] In your journal (or in the notes section below):
- Gratitude reflection
- Weekly goal assessment
- Identify obstacles
- Set next week's priorities
- Emotional recalibration - thought record sheet
- 6-month vision check
HOME
- [ ] Clean home.
- [ ] Plan for upcoming week.
- [ ] Finish pending tasks from previous week.
- [ ] Laundry.
- [ ] Groceries.
- [ ] Take out trash.
- [ ] Pay bills.
- [ ] Update trackers (finances, habits, fitness etc.)
STUDY
- [ ] Complete any pending study tasks.
- [ ] Clear workspace.
- [ ] Plan study schedule for next week.
RESET ROUTINE
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Plan out your day here.
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| Time |
Task |
| 8:00 AM |
Rise and shine |
| 8:30 AM |
Run + podcast |
| 9:00 AM |
Shower + breakfast |
| 9:30 AM |
Clean home |
| 11:00 AM |
Finish work/study/up-skill tasks. |
| 1:00 PM |
Lunch + read |
| 2:00 PM |
Groceries + meal prep |
| 5:00 PM |
Update trackers + journaling |
| 6:00 PM |
Dinner + relax |
WORK
- [ ] Answer any pending emails, or complete any remaining tasks.
- [ ] Sort out inboxes, folders and organize desktop clutter.
- [ ] Update calendar.
- [ ] Define top work tasks for next week.
- [ ] Allocate deadline for incomplete work tasks migrating into following week.
- [ ] Assess progress on various projects/milestones.
UP-SKILL
- [ ] Create your own up-skilling strategy and plan, based on your goals.
- [ ] Consider starting a “challenge” to build a new productive habit.
- [ ] Consider pursuing a volunteering opportunity that interests you.
- [ ] Listen to an uplifting podcast.
- [ ] Read 10 pages of non-fiction book that interests you.
- [ ] Update your commonplace book.
- [ ] Invest in online classes and courses that align with your personal and/or professional goals and fill your knowledge gaps.
- [ ] Network with students and/or professionals.
Notes
Inspiration
- Books for inspiration
- Podcasts for inspiration
Weekend Reset Template