Get the Week Back on Track With This Checklist (After Holidays)

If you’ve had a busy weekend celebrating a special event or a holiday weekend like July 4th, starting a brand-new week can be a tall order.

Much of the weekend time needed to plan and organize has already gone, meaning you start the week already behind.

Use our ‘get back on track’ checklist to prioritize, reset after the holidays, and guide you through a busy start to the week. It’s important to take your time and prioritize what matters. The planner is at the foot of the article, ready for you to print off and use.

Checklist

First

Go through your calendar and identify anything that needs attention today.
Go through your emails and notifications from Friday and the weekend and flag anything that needs a reply.
Identify any bills or deadlines for the week.
Make a short ’to-do’ list that focuses on key priorities.

Kitchen Reset

Wash and put away the dishes.
Wipe down all surfaces and counters.
Check the refrigerator to see what you’re low on.
Move leftovers to the front of the fridge so that they’re easy to see and use.
Freeze leftovers you don’t plan to use in the next couple of days.

Home Reset

Put away any holiday decorations.
Do a 10-15 minute surface clean of the bathrooms.
Start a load of laundry.
Put any furniture that’s been moved back to where it belongs.
Wash the guest bedroom bedding and do a quick reset of the room.

Meals

Identify which leftovers you can use and which need to be tossed.
Do a quick check of your groceries to see what you’re low on.
Use leftovers for quick lunches or start-of-the-week dinners.
Do a quick grocery run for essentials or anything you’re missing.
Plan three simple dinners for later in the week after leftovers are used up.