#monthlyreset

Ever feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up with life?

Same. Around the end of each month, I used to feel frazzled, like I’d been busy but hadn’t really moved forward. So I started doing what I now call my “Monthly Life Reset.”

It’s simple, takes about an hour, and helps me feel like I’ve got my act (mostly) together.

Here’s what it looks like:

1. Clear Physical + Digital Clutter

I toss receipts, sort mail, and do a fridge clean-out.

I also clear my downloads folder, desktop, and phone camera roll. It’s like giving my brain a little room to breathe.

2. Reflect on the Month

I jot down 3 quick prompts:

What worked?

What didn’t?

What do I want more of next month?

This helps me stop operating on autopilot and actually learn from how I spent my time.

3. Review Calendar + Plans

I check upcoming deadlines, birthdays, appointments, and block off some “me time” before the chaos starts.

Bonus: I look at what I can say no to ahead of time. Boundaries, baby.

4. Quick Budget Check-In

I’m not a spreadsheet wizard, but I do a 5-minute scan of my bank account:

What surprised me?

Where did I overspend?

Any subscriptions I can cancel?

This part has saved me hundreds over the past year.

5. Recommit to One Habit

Each month, I pick one habit I want to show up for. Just one. Last month it was walking 20 minutes a day. This month? No scrolling before 9 AM.

Why It Matters

This reset gives me a pause, a chance to zoom out and remind myself I’m in charge. Not my inbox. Not my to-do list. Me.

HOW TO DO A MONTHLY RESET THIS SEPTEMBER

People are far beyond only setting goals and taking a look at the trajectory of their life in the New Year, or even each quarter of the year. Monthly resets have become very popular as they allow you to take a look back at the past month, look at your successes and goals you have achieved, and reflect on what you want to work on for the next month. Here is a guide on how to do a monthly reset.

Combined with weekly resets every Sunday (or whenever your workweek begins), you can start having a happy, balanced, and productive life.

Resets are a powerful and impactful way to reflect on your life, make plans, and set goals. It is also a great time to schedule appointments, do some self-care, and clean and organize your home and workspace before a new month begins.

With a monthly reset, you are going through 3 basic stages:

Journaling and reflection of the recent or current month. Tasks that help you set yourself up for a healthy, happy, productive month. Setting goals for the next month. Monthly resets are a great time to look at the goals you have set, and reflect on them, set new goals for the next month, and go through some monthly tasks that you would like to get done before the next month begins.  

Keep reading to find out what the 7 most important tasks are for your monthly reset.