After last evening's rain, today is wet but sunny with fluffy white clouds. The birds are especially chatty out there this morning. Warmed up with a walk out to the chicken coop then grinding some coffee and making the bed.
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Making the bed every morning is one of those tasks I've actively avoided for many years. But you'll also find it prominently mentioned in many books on habits, morning routines, and personal development. It can serve three main purposes:
a simple task accomplished to start your day off on a note of positive productivity
because the bed is often one of the largest surfaces in a room (especially in a small room), a neatly made bed instantly makes the room appear neater, cleaner (close dresser drawers & closet doors too and that mess on the floor and nightstand becomes much less noticeable)
making the bed can be a minor or major fitness activity depending on whether you just straighten the covers or if you strip it down completely (maybe even flip or turn the mattress), stretch to get those sheets and blankets on neatly, and punch a pillow or two before artfully arranging them atop the bed 😁
So make the bed every morning to feel accomplished, clean the house, and get some exercise — all in just 5-15 minutes. 👍
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A few days ago I had a major tussle with my bed (mattress fell off the frame and frame fell off the lifts I have underneath) but today I got the blood pumping and the muscles moving with a nice 25 minute workout with resistance bands, dumbbells, jumping jacks, and jogging in place, followed by cool down/stretching.
Now, as I'm writing this, it's coffee sipping time as I listen to Frankie the rooster join in the wild bird songs. Not sure if we'll be working on goat pens again today but I know at some point I'll be back in the greenhouse playing in the dirt. 🌱
Til then... ☕ (While sitting on my neatly made bed. 😊)
---much later in the evening---
I did indeed spend a good long time working in the greenhouse starting seeds. Took a walk. Visited with grandkids. Worked, until it was too dark to see, hauling and organizing stuff all around my homestead. I do believe I'm done for the day. Time to unmake the bed and relax.
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