inside my Sunday reset

the rituals that set my week up for good hormone health

Happy Sunday my friends!!

Sundays are my nervous system’s favorite day of the week

They’ve become sacred. Not in a rigid, 12-step routine kind of way, but in the way that I honor my body: with intention, softness, and nourishment.

So today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what my ideal Sunday looks like when I want to reset my hormones, calm inflammation, and feel like myself again.

No pressure, no perfection. Just what’s actually helped me feel better in my skin.

MORNING: Wake Slow, Feed Early 🌞

I try not to wake up with an alarm. My phone stays across the room. And I never start the day on Instagram (no offense to the explore page)

Instead, I get sunlight on my face ASAP. It’s one of the most underrated hormone tools: real light, in real time. It tells your body: Hey, we’re safe. It’s morning. Cortisol, rise gently. I’ll either do a few minutes of deep breathing on my balcony or go on a quick loop around the block!

Before I even think about caffeine, I drink a huge glass of filtered water with minerals- usually sea salt or a trace mineral drop.

My matcha ritual is non-negotiable:
Ceremonial matcha, colostrum, macadamia milk, a little cinnamon and honey, and sometimes maca if I’m in my follicular or ovulatory phase. I whisk it slowly and drink it without multitasking :)

Breakfast happens within 60 minutes of waking.
No skipping. No “just coffee.” That used to spike my cortisol and crash my blood sugar by 10am

Here’s what I’ve been reaching for recently, depending on where I am in my cycle:

• Follicular/Ovulatory: a creamy berry smoothie with protein, flax, chia, and protein, chia pudding, or a Greek yogurt bowl with seeds and berries

• Luteal/Menstrual: almond flour pancakes topped with almond butter and warm cinnamon apples with greek yogurt

MIDDAY: Clean Out, Nourish In

Sundays are not about extremes. I’m not fasting or overexercising. I’m choosing food that feels grounding, cooked, and satisfying.

Lunch is usually something like:

• Roasted sweet potatoes

• Sautéed leafy greens

• Ground turkey or wild salmon

• A drizzle of tahini and lemon

If I’m craving something sweet after (always), I’ll have a square of dark chocolate or a date with almond butter

Movement is gentle.
Sunday movement is almost always a big walk for me. I also try to lay my yoga mat out and do some deep stretching and a few minutes of deep breathing. My rule: if I wouldn’t do it while PMSing, I don’t do it on Sundays!

My favorite mid-afternoon rituals:

• Dry brushing before the shower

• A castor oil pack on my stomach while journaling or watching a comfort show

• Organizing my space and closet

AFTERNOON: Reset Without Overwhelm

This is where the “reset” energy kicks in - but without the pressure. I used to overdo it on Sundays trying to meal prep 20 things or reorganize my entire life.

Now, I focus on doing one or two things that supports future me, like:

• Making a batch of chia pudding for the week

• Grocery run to pick up some proteins, veggies, and fruitd

• Cleaning out my purse or fridge

I also do a brain dump: not a to-do list- just a way to get all the buzzing thoughts out of my head. Then I go back and ask: what actually needs to get done this week? Usually half of it doesn’t.

EVENING: Soften, Ground, Close the Loop

Dinner is warm and simple. Think:
Bone broth rice with sautéed greens and salmon
Ground beef tacos with avocado and lime slaw
Roasted carrots and tahini with leftover quinoa and a jammy egg

Nothing raw. Nothing cold. Nothing that takes more than 30 minutes.

Post-dinner wind down:

• Blue light glasses go on

• Magnesium supplement and spray on my feet

• Stretching, legs up the wall, or a little castor oil belly massage

• Lavender or vanilla essential oil on my wrists

• No screens 30–60 minutes before bed (trying my best lol)

• Sometimes I journal. Sometimes I just light a candle and do nothing

Lights out by 10:00. Especially if I’m in my luteal or menstrual phase- when rest is literally medicine.

What I’ve Learned

You don’t heal your hormones through force. You heal them by listening. Sundays are a chance to ask:
What’s off?
What do I need more of?
What can I let go of?

Not every week do I get the chance to check every single one of these off - and that’s okay!! But I do make it a point to accomplish at least three of these rituals each Sunday. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being intentional. So pick a few that speak to you, start where you are, and give your body what it’s craving: a little calm, a little care, and a gentle start to your week!!

xx Paige