Making your bed is an extremely beneficial practice with many positive side effects, including increased happiness and productivity, cleanliness, the adoption of more healthy habits and better sleep.
Happiness and Productivity
A recent study by Hunch.com found that 71 percent of people who make their beds considered themselves happy while 62 percent of the non-bed-makers considered themselves unhappy. Those who made the bed were also more likely to love their jobs, own homes, exercise regularly and feel well-rested. When you make your bed in the morning, you set yourself up for a productive day. By the time you’ve had your first cup of coffee, you’ll have already accomplished something. By accomplishing small things early in the morning, your brain will be prepared to tackle big things throughout the day.
Cleanliness
By pulling the sheets up to the head of the bed and straightening your comforter, you will prevent dust, dirt and pet dander from collecting on your sheets. This is also a great way to help ward off allergens. Making your bed will also help keep your linens and pillows looking fresh and wrinkle-free, which will extend their life.
Healthy Habits
Making your bed is a keystone habit, which means by making the choice to straighten your sheets, you will be more inclined to make other positive choices. Research also notes that when you make small, smart choices, you are more likely to continue doing so in other areas of your life.
Better Sleep
According to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, people who reported making their beds also reported that they slept better. A healthy lifestyle includes a solid bedtime routine – winding down from your day, dimming the lights, turning down your bed and eliminating blue light. By making your bed in the morning, you are then able to turn it down at night. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, making your bed can certainly help you get a jump on your day, not to mention increase your happiness and productivity, cleanliness, adopt more healthy habits and sleep better.
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