At least I made my bed…
Just waking up?
Looking for something to do?
Tired of feeling unproductive and lazy?
Pondering the perfect activity to start your day off right?
If you answered, “Yes!” or “How does he know? That’s amazingly creepy!” to any of these questions then look no further because I have just the solution! Would you like to hear what it is? Listen closely…
Make your bed!
Making your bed is a great way to start your day off right! Its a simple activity to get your day going in a productive way. Not only is it something physical you can set your mind to, but it’s healthy for your emotional state as well. The encouragement:effort ratio is astronomical! I seem to find way more encouragement than any effort I ever put into making my bed. I almost always feel encouraged, satisfied, and confident that I can make a difference! By exercising this simple discipline, I feel more prepared for whatever my day might have in store. The practice of making your bed also has benefits at the conclusion of a day as well. At the end of the day, if I ever feel defeated, like I accomplished nothing, I often find it very encouraging to come home and find my bed made. It says to me, “Cheer up, buddy. You didn’t do nothing today, and your efforts were not in vain. You made me well. You, sir, are an accomplished person.” Is this a cure-all for every bad day that lies before me? Heck no techno! But it helps.
Of course, there are other disciplines one can employ at the commencement of the day. Some, more valuable than others. My current 3-step wake up process(a topic which I may continue…):
- Wake up.
- Greet and state affections for Persons One, Two, and/or Three of that oh so helpful Holy Trinity.
- Make my bed…
Tah Dah!
What are some things you do when you first wake up?
That’s so cool. I try to do this daily. It’s not always easy though, as a spouse isn’t always ‘in tune’ with what you think may be more important. Judy and I are both pack-animals, and not necessarily mules (if you get my drift). In other words some ‘burdens’ are meant to be bared. You, and your brother, at a young age got alot of that stuff from your parents. I was pretty demanding, I know, but dicsipline in small things leads to greater responsibility. God Bless You Always. I Love You.
Dad
“…discipline in small things leads to greater responsibility.”
Hmm, very true statement. I like it! It instantly reminds me of the first ‘Spider-man’ movie. I would also like to add that making your bed is the first step to either a.)becoming a superhero or b.)acquiring super powers.
Thanks, Dad. I’ve yet to acquire my superpowers but I’m not quitting now.
looking back,
most every time i make my bed
(which isn’t as often as it should be)
i seem to have a highly encouraging and productive day.
i think my bed will be made more often!
what an inspiring post…i must confess that i haven’t made my bed all summer and now i know why i’ve been a little off, starting tomorrow, my bed is being made! thanks for the encouragement…
my morning routine usually consists of making the bed, reading the book, drinking the coffee, milking the cow and checking the mail. not in that order by any means.
Laughed when i read this, very practical but funny angle. I normally do the first 2 parts of the 3 step routine and then head for the music.
Used your 3 step process today, I’m looking forward to getting back home for all the benefits….hahaha
Get well soon.
i made bed-making an absolute part of my day right after i moved into what is now the damme household. somewhere in a marriage book i read, it talked about realizing that submission to my husband involves making for dang sure that our house looks nice when he gets home from work every day. making the bed usually becomes one of the first things i do after he leaves; it’s an easy launching pad into the rest of the housekeeping, and it makes me feel like i am capable of accomplishment, which is kind of necessary (God love him, and so do i, darin is kind of a whirlwind at home… i can clean all day long, but within ten minutes of him walking in the door, everything comes back out of place. strangely, this does not bother me anymore. i guess that’s part of love.)
plus, it’s really not that hard to pull sheets and a comforter up, tuck in the edges, and fluff a pillow or two into place. i don’t why i was so seemingly incapable of bed-making as a kid…
Kacie, and how! Darin, a whirlwind? I actually like things somewhat out of order…
yeah, i don’t mind things being out of order, at least certainly not anymore. if i didn’t daily deal with our mess, though, it would be out of control. if you came to our house unannounced on a saturday, you’d probably know what i mean.
i don’t really clean on weekends because it’s officially the only time i get to hang out with my husband, and we basically trash the house with dirty dishes, pots and pans, pizza crusts, half-filled glasses, root beer bottles, shoes, and computer cords (we tend to veg out with pizza, watching documentaries or safe old movies on the laptop, or just reading C.S. Lewis fiction) on a weekly basis. if i spent all my time cleaning, i would be missing out on way too much precious time.
it’s good to be okay with a little disorder. i think by the time our kid gets old enough to make messes, i will be properly over my former way-too-strong OCD cleaning habits. i’m fairly thankful to be married to my whirlwind. he’s worth the change.
I love your advice. Nothing makes your bedroom look cleaner. Sometimes the room can be a little messy but when you make the bed it doesn’t seem so bad. I think it also says you care about yourself and your surroundings. Since the bed is the focal point of your room you should pay attention to what you put on it. Maybe too if you love the bedding you have on the bed, you’ll be more motivated to make it! I love my bedding, you can see a picture of the set I bought at elegantlinenspc on line, look under Sferra-Chadwick. I love the way the whole room looks when the bed and pillows are all back on the bed at the beginning of the day
Great input, Tina. Looked up the bedding you mentioned, looks great! Thanks for commenting!