1. It helps make your bedroom look pretty and restful. It makes your room look 100 times neater. Along with having a cup of tea, and a book on the nightstand, it makes the room look way more comfortable.

2. Tucked in sheets and blankets, helps one feel more secure while sleeping.

3. Making a bed brings some order to the beginning of the day ~ and its a great feeling coming home after work to look at a pretty and restful bedroom.

4. It encourages mindfulness. I use those first few minutes of the morning to practice being “present”. Its one of the few times during the day when I am truly in the moment (with the exception of meditating, and brushing my teeth)…. all other hours of the day are spent either multitasking or sleeping.

5. It brings a sense of accomplishment. On the not good days, when all I am able to do is make my bed and have a shower, before I crawl back into bed; at least I feel like I have done something….and so I won’t feel like a complete sloth.

6. Its a lot more fun (and much safer) to bounce on a made bed….less rumpled covers to trip over.

7. A made bed helps keep your feet warm….good for people who can’t or won’t wear socks to bed.

8. It reduces the chance of bedbugs…..ok I don’t actually know if this is true. The idea of there being something creepy that crawls around on 4 or more legs in my sheets is highly disturbing to me. I would much rather have those bugs on the outside of all covers.

9. Saves you time when actually going to bed, because there is no repositioning of the blankets.

10. It makes you feel better….and sleep better.

Most people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome spend A LOT of time in bed. I shouldn’t speak for everyone, but I spent a lot of time asleep. I very quickly discovered, that when I made my bed I was much more restful. Even now, if I don’t make my bed, I will spend hours tossing and turning instead of falling asleep, and usually end up getting up and making it anyway. Yes, I am just that neurotic.

All it takes is 5 minutes. Surely you have an extra 5 minutes to spare, to tuck in your sheets. Try it for a week. Trust me, I know what I am talking about.

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10 reasons to make your bed