If you made your bed today, you deserve a round of applause!  Good for you!  You should feel very proud of yourself.

Making your bed is one of the healthiest habits you can acquire.  It’s not just about being neat and tidy.  It sets you up for success!

As a Professional Organizer, many of my clients feel depressed about their clutter.  They are completely overwhelmed by too much stuff.  They become paralyzed and don’t even know where to begin.

My advice is to start by making your bed!  Every day.  It’s a task that is manageable.  It should not overwhelm you.  It should take no more than 3 minutes.   [show_more more=”show more” less=”show less”color=“#622A6F”] 

Making your bed starts your day on a positive note.  It puts you in the right frame of mind.  Making your bed makes you feel productive.

I also feel strongly that you should love your blanket or comforter.  Your sheets and pillows too.  You should love how your bed looks and feels.  Everyone deserves nice, comfortable sheets, pillows and a blanket.  Maybe it’s time to go shopping and treat yourself to new linens.

True, some comforter sets and pillows can be very expensive but you should not have to spend a fortune to have a nicely made bed.  Buy something that makes you feel good.

Making your bed nicely and with pride will also have a calming effect on you.  You will feel more in control.   You will feel happier!

Plus, your bed is the focal point of your room.  When your bed is made, your room instantly looks better.

Recently, I saw the above video on Facebook.  It is an excerpt from the commencement speech given by Admiral William H. McRaven to the class of 2014 at the University of Texas at Austin.  In it, he explains the importance of making your bed each day.  It’s really a brilliant speech.

He explains, “By completing this one quick and simple thing, you have successfully accomplished the first task of your day.  While small, it can give you the sense of pride and encouragement you may need to tackle the next task, and the next, and the next.  By the end of the day, that one task will have turned into many.”  So true.  Please watch this short video.  Enjoy!

Remember, I am here to help you get organized and stay organized.  I want you to be healthy and happy.  Call me or email me if you need me.  I provide FREE one-hour consultations.

Please, do yourself a favor.  Start each day- by making your bed! [/show_more]