What to Do When Your Sunday Basket® Becomes a Habit: Next Steps for Paper Peace
So you’ve been using your Sunday Basket consistently—and it’s working. The paper piles are gone, you’re not constantly scrambling to find school forms or bills, and your weekly routine finally has a rhythm.
First of all: congratulations!
Building the Sunday Basket habit is no small feat. You committed to a new system, you stuck with it, and now it’s second nature. That’s worth celebrating!
But now you might be wondering… what’s next? Once the Sunday Basket becomes a habit, how can you keep growing and getting even more value from the system? Here’s what to do next:
1. Recognize the Signs That It’s a Habit
You might not even realize how far you’ve come! Here are a few signs your Sunday Basket habit is officially “locked in”:
You no longer avoid it—it’s just something you do every week
You look forward to that quiet planning time on Sundays
Your kitchen counter and dining table stay paper-free
You catch and process incoming paper before it piles up
You spend less time looking for things and more time doing things
If this sounds like you, you’ve moved from setup to system—and it’s working.
2. Use Your Colored Slash Pockets More Strategically
Now that you’re in a groove, it’s time to fine-tune your slash pockets. Instead of just tossing papers into a few general categories, think about how you can use them for:
Life categories like health, kids, finances, meal planning, etc.
Projects like “Back to School Prep,” “Holiday Planning,” or “House Renovation”
Routines like weekly meal planning, monthly budget check-ins, or quarterly home maintenance
Think of your slash pockets as mini command centers for each area of your life.
3. Upgrade to the Official Sunday Basket® System
If you started with a DIY version (a simple basket and a few folders), now is a great time to invest in the official Sunday Basket® system.
Why? Because the official system gives you:
A beautiful, sturdy basket designed to last
A full set of slash pockets with color coding
A monthly planning sheet tear pad (enough for a year)
A weekly planning sheet tear pad (enough for a year)
Step-by-step training videos from Lisa Woodruff
A structure that supports both daily tasks and long-term planning
You’re already doing the work—now support your habit with the best tools for the job.
4. Start Delegating or Automating Tasks
Once you’ve created clarity around what’s on your plate, you’ll start noticing patterns. Some of those tasks don’t need to be done by you anymore.
Use your basket to help identify:
What can be automated (bills, prescriptions, appointment reminders)
What can be delegated (family chores, returns, errands)
What can be eliminated altogether
The Sunday Basket shows you what’s possible. Now it’s time to act like the CEO and decide what’s worth your energy.
5. Link Your Basket with Your Calendar
Your slash pockets contain the what. Your calendar tells you the when.
Now that your papers are in order, take it a step further by:
Pulling out 3–5 actionable items from your basket each week
Blocking time in your calendar to actually complete them
Pairing Sunday planning with time-blocking for maximum follow-through
This is where your planning turns into momentum.
6. Work with a Sunday Basket® Certified Organizer (That’s Me!)
Now that your Sunday Basket is running smoothly, you might be wondering if you’re using it to its fullest potential. This is where working with a Sunday Basket® Certified Organizer—like me—can make all the difference!
Whether you need:
Help customizing your slash pockets
Support refining your weekly review
Ideas for managing family routines, paper clutter, or project planning
I’m here to guide you every step of the way!
I offer both virtual and in-person support for those in the Angleton & Lake Jackson, Texas areas. Together, we can take your Sunday Basket from good to great—making it an even more powerful tool for running your home like a CEO.
👉 Click here to schedule a session with me or reach out for a free consultation!
7. Keep It Fresh With Seasonal Reviews
Even the best systems can get stale if we don’t check in. Try setting a quarterly reminder to:
Refresh or relabel your slash pockets
Remove old or irrelevant projects
Reflect on what’s working and what’s not
A quick 15-minute review every few months keeps your system aligned with your life
Final Thoughts: You Are the CEO of Your Home
Lisa Woodruff says it best: “You are the CEO of your home.”
And I couldn’t agree more.
Your Sunday Basket habit isn’t just about organizing paper—it’s about taking back control of your time, energy, and focus. The Sunday Basket gave you the foundation. Now, you’re building something beautiful on top of it.
Celebrate how far you’ve come. And get excited for what’s ahead!
Call to Action:
➡️ Ready to upgrade your system? Grab the official Sunday Basket® here.
➡️ Want help refreshing your slash pockets or reviewing your routine? Let’s work together—virtually or in-person.
➡️Share this post with a friend who’s ready to go from clutter to clarity!
Peace, Love & Organizing!