Sunday evenings have become my gentle rescue. The house finally slows down, I light a candle, and for the first time all week, I give myself permission to exhale.
For years, I thought the only way to “do it right” was to try and do it all. Wonder Woman mode: juggling a hundred tasks, solving everyone’s problems, and running on fumes. And let me tell you—being Wonder Woman feels great for about 24 hours. But then? You crash. Hard. And the cape doesn’t make laundry magically fold itself either.
That’s why I started my bedtime ritual. It sounds so simple, but it’s been life-changing.
The Three-Thing Rule
Before I go to bed, I write down three things I want to do the next day. Just three. Not everything in my head, not the endless scroll of “shoulds.” Three priorities that matter.
It keeps me from waking up already overwhelmed. And at the end of the day, when I look back and see those three things done, I feel a sense of accomplishment instead of exhaustion. Anything I do beyond those three? Bonus territory. Like finding extra fries at the bottom of the bag—unexpected, but oh so satisfying.
Why It Keeps Me Grounded
This little ritual helps me quiet the part of me that always whispers, “You didn’t do enough.” It’s a way of setting boundaries with myself. It reminds me that my worth isn’t measured by how many boxes I check off, but by choosing what matters most and actually finishing it.
It also helps me avoid slipping back into superhero mode. I don’t need to save the world in one day. I just need to do the next right three things.
The Calm
Instead of crawling into bed wired and worn out, I slip under the covers with peace. Not because I conquered the universe, but because I honored my priorities, gave myself grace, and chose not to live in overwhelm.
A Thought for You (With a Smile)
If you find yourself constantly slipping into Wonder Woman mode—trying to do it all and ending up exhausted—try this:
- Write down three things before bed.
- Let the rest go.
- Celebrate that you did what mattered most.
And if tomorrow all three of your priorities end up being “find matching socks, feed the family something besides cereal, and don’t lose your phone again”—guess what? That still counts. Bonus points if you discover the missing sock was under the couch all along.
Because the truth is: sometimes being strong isn’t about doing everything. Sometimes it’s about knowing when to laugh, let it go, and let “enough” be enough.
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