Ever get halfway through the week, glance at your to-do list, and wonder how you’re still staring at a dozen unchecked boxes?

You’re not alone. I’ve been there, too—and I’ll be honest, that feeling of spinning my wheels without real progress? I deeply dislike it.

I used to start my Mondays with ambitious goals and a full tank of motivation, only to hit Wednesday asking myself: Where did the time go? I was busy—but not necessarily productive. And I certainly wasn’t advancing the priorities that truly mattered in my work or life.

At first, I chalked it up to “just the way things are” when you’re juggling leadership, life, and everything in between. But eventually, I had to face a hard truth: I wasn’t making meaningful progress on the projects that aligned with my bigger vision. And I knew if I wanted it to be different, that had to change.

So I stopped waiting for the perfect week and started taking ownership of how I enter the week. I created a simple but powerful practice that changed everything—and it begins on Sunday morning.

This Sunday Morning Ritual isn’t about squeezing more into your schedule or adopting someone else’s version of productivity. It’s about intentionally designing your week in alignment with your values, your energy, and your goals—on your terms.

Because here’s the truth: leadership is deeply personal. No two schedules look the same, and no two women lead, parent, or plan the same way. Some of us are navigating complex work demands, others are managing family responsibilities—or both. That’s why this practice is not a rigid system—it’s a weekly recalibration designed to meet you where you are.

Let me walk you through it:

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📝 Step 1: Reflect on the past week

What worked well, and where can I improve?

This isn’t about self-criticism—it’s about clarity. Before you plan forward, look back. What routines, rhythms, or moments supported your best work last week? Where did you get stuck, feel resistance, or run out of time?

As a leader, this kind of weekly reflection becomes a goldmine of data. You’ll begin to see patterns—when your focus is sharpest, which tasks drain you, and what environments fuel your progress. For example, maybe you experimented with shifting your workout to evenings and noticed a boost in afternoon productivity. Note it. Honor it. Use it.

I recommend journaling this step. Not only does it help you process insights more deeply, but over time, these reflections create a powerful log of what helps you thrive.

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🎯 Step 2: Define your top 3 priorities for the week

What truly matters right now, and how will I organize around it?

Not everything is equally important. That’s why this step is about getting laser-focused on the three priorities that will move the needle this week.

These could be strategic business initiatives, client deliverables, a speaking engagement, or a family milestone—anything that deserves focused time and energy. The key is to choose intentionally based on your values and vision, not urgency or guilt.

Once you’ve named your top three, give them space on your calendar. Anchor your week around what matters most, not what’s shouting the loudest.

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🔍 Step 3: Break it down

What will I work on each day to move these priorities forward?

Take those big goals and break them into actionable, daily tasks. This step turns ambition into execution.

Use what you learned in Step 1 to schedule tasks during your peak energy times. Assign each day a clear focus so that when you sit down to work, you’re not wasting time deciding what to do—you’re already in motion.

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And that’s it—my simple, leadership-aligned Sunday ritual.

This isn’t about perfection. Some weeks will still throw you curveballs. But with this practice, you’ll show up more prepared, grounded, and in control of your time. And when things do go off course, you’ll have a framework to reflect, recalibrate, and re-approach with intention.

Each Sunday becomes a checkpoint—a moment to pause, assess, and choose how you want to lead the week ahead.

So here’s your invitation:
Pull out your journal, work through the three prompts above, and step into your week with clarity and conviction.

And before you go—tell me in the comments: Which part of this ritual are you most excited to try? What shift are you hoping to make?
Your commitment might just give another leader the courage to begin, too.

Cheering you on, always!