You can tell a lot about a person from whether they make their bed in the morning. A habit like this tells people that you’re disciplined, organised, and you care about the little things. Made beds are also linked to productivity and even getting a better night’s sleep.
So, if you’re someone who makes excuses such as you don’t have time, it’s not important, or the bed is only going to get messed up again, here are some convincing reasons why you should make your bed every day.
Start as You Mean to Go On
Making your bed every day will set you off on the right foot. It’s a small accomplishment that is likely to set you off on a good start to your day. In a famous speech, US Navy Admiral William H. McCraven said “The idea of making the bed is it’s the same sense of discipline.
“It’s the same sense that you’re going to get up and do something, but it’s an easy task to undertake. It’s about making your bed right and walking away and going ‘I’m proud of this little task I did.’ And that is really what I think sets the tone for the rest of the day.”
He’s not wrong, making your bed every morning is a small habit that can make a big difference to how the rest of your day goes.
Tidy Room, Tidy Mind
Keeping your bed made is also likely to help you to keep the rest of the room tidy. It will highlight other areas of the room that need attention, encouraging you to keep them tidy too. Plus, having a tidy space around you, especially the place you use to relax and sleep, will create a tidier mind.
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Increase Your Productivity
As we mentioned earlier, making your bed on a morning is a small accomplishment that will encourage you to take on more tasks throughout the day. If you can get through that one task, you can certainly keep going.
If you struggle to complete this first task, there are ways you can help yourself. For instance, if you have a cuppa in the morning, get in the habit of making your bed while the kettle is boiling. It gives you something productive to do with that time.
Improve Your Mood
People spend a lot of time in their bedrooms, and this room can have a real effect on your mood. In order to feel calm, relaxed and destressed, you must have an environment that matches this. A bed that’s made brings a sense of order and tranquillity to a room, helping to lower your stress and improve your mood.
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That Fresh Sheets Feeling
Is there anything better than the feeling of climbing into fresh sheets on a night? Well, wrestling with a balled-up duvet and unfluffed pillows is likely to take the enjoyment out of this.
Get into bed every night with that cosy feeling by remembering to make your bed every morning. It makes it nicer to climb into later on, so you’ll be happy you did.
Discipline Your Mind
It is widely accepted that following a habit like this helps you to discipline your mind. Discipline like this correlates with lowered stress levels, which is why it is a good lifestyle change. Mental discipline is built on by overcoming mental resistance, so even if making your bed is the last thing you want to do when you get out of bed, doing it anyway is good for you in the long run, and is good for your mind.
Practise Mindfulness
Completing mundane tasks such as washing the dishes, doing your laundry and making your bed, is also a good time for you to practise a bit of mindfulness. This can help you destress so that you can get on with your day.
While you’re making your bed, take a moment to just focus on the task in hand and breathe in and out as you do so.
Prevent Allergies
A very practical reason for making your bed on a morning is that it can actually help prevent allergies. Just by lifting up your covers and pulling them up and down and fluffing the pillows can help less dust and allergens build up in your bed during the day. This can also help with pesky pet hair.
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