After-Holidays Reset

The decorations are still up and the routine is gone. Don't try to fix it all at once. Tick off one small thing at a time.

Body and sleep

Go to bed 15 minutes earlier each night until you're back on scheduleGet outside for morning lightDrink a glass of water first thingPlan three simple meals for the week

Home

Take down decorations in one session with music onDo one load of laundry from start to finishClear the kitchen countersTake the recycling outPut away gifts in their new homes

Admin

Check return deadlines for gifts you don't needWrite or send thank-you notesCheck the bank balance after holiday spendingPut January's bills in the calendar

The week ahead

Pick your top three tasks for the first week backPut the first appointment of the year in the calendarLay out clothes for the first workdayChoose one thing to look forward to this month

More life checklists

Year-End Money ChecklistChecklist · before Dec 31 Moving ChecklistChecklist · 8 weeks out to day one New Year Digital DeclutterChecklist · one afternoon Emergency checklistsstorm, outage, go bag

Questions

How do I reset after the holidays?

Start with sleep and food, then tackle the house in short sessions, deal with returns and bills, and plan just the first week back.

I have ADHD. How do I get started?

Pick one task you can finish in five minutes, set a timer, and start there. Momentum matters more than order.