The Power of Making Your Bed: Uncovering the Secrets of Personality and Productivity

As I sit here writing this article, I am surrounded by the fruits of my labor - or rather, the fruits of my bed-making endeavors. You see, making your bed is not just a mundane task; it's an art form that reveals a lot about one's personality and provides a sense of accomplishment that carries over into the rest of the day. In fact, research suggests that individuals who make their beds daily are generally more adventurous and outgoing, while those who leave their bed sheets and covers in disarray tend to be more shy and moody.

As someone who falls squarely into the latter category, I can attest to the transformative power of making my bed. The sense of accomplishment it provides is immediate and palpable, translating into a confidence that carries over into every aspect of my life. It's not just about tidying up; it's about creating a sense of order and structure in an chaotic world. And let's not forget the benefits - making your bed boosts your mood, improves coordination, provides a sense of calm, and even aids in weight loss and skin clarity.

Of course, the process itself is straightforward enough: remove everything from the bed (ideally letting sheets air out in the sunshine, but for us mere mortals, that's not always feasible), shake out the duvet vigorously to get those endorphins pumping (and yes, it's a great bicep muscle-building workout!), and then res secure the elastic onto the mattress. Next comes spreading out the duvet over the bed, ensuring it's centered evenly on both sides, and spraying it lightly with water to smooth out creases - almost like ironing, but without the tediousness.

The key is in the tucking. Oh, the tucking! Start by tucking in one side tightly under your mattress, then repeat on the other side, working your way around the bed to create a sharp, crisp edge. Take your pillows and res secure any escaped corners, fluff them out, and spray with water to achieve that perfect starched look. And don't forget those Euro pillows - line up the regular ones after that, and finally, add in any decorative pillows to complete the look.

But it's not just about aesthetics; making your bed is a ritual that provides a sense of calm and clarity in an often chaotic world. It's a moment of mindfulness, a chance to slow down and appreciate the small things in life. And trust me, once you start, you'll be hooked. I mean, who wouldn't want to conquer the world with a beautifully made bed? So go ahead, give it a try - your inner self (and your outer self) will thank you.

Now that we've covered the basics of making your bed, let's talk about my trusty sidekick: the spray bottle. I used to rely on fragrant linen sprays until I ran out and refilled the bottle with water. What? Magic? No! But it works wonders - no more creases in my bed linens, they look like I starched them that day (I kid you not). And as a bonus, I use the same technique for table linens, which has taken my hosting game to the next level.

But what if you don't have access to a spray bottle or fragrant linen sprays? No worries! Simply refill your trusty old glass bottle with water and voila - no more creases. The key is in using the right technique: shake out those duvet sheets, res secure that elastic, spread it out evenly, and then smooth out those wrinkles with a light touch.

Now that we've covered the nitty-gritty of making your bed (and spritzing your way to a stress-free life), I want to leave you with one final thought: making your bed is not just about tidying up; it's an art form, a ritual that provides a sense of accomplishment and clarity in an often chaotic world. So go ahead, give it a try - your inner self (and your outer self) will thank you. And remember, a beautifully made bed is the key to conquering the world, one crease at a time!

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a lot about one's personality among other personality traits it seems that people who make their beds daily are generally more adventurous and outgoing and those who keep their bed sheets and covers in a heap on their bed all day tend to be more shy and Moody you don't have to be a Mena member to figure out which category I fall under to me making one's bed provides an immediate sense of accomplishment which translates into a confidence that carries forth into the rest of one's day it also boosts your mood improves coordination provides a sense of calm betters your interpersonal skills AIDS and weight loss clears your skin and cures world hunger basically make your bed and all will be right in the world I'm about to show you how I make up a bed it might take an extra 15 minutes out of your day 10 minutes to actually make up your bed and 5 minutes of standing back and admiring your handiwork but the benefits make it all worthwhile trust me you're going to want to take notes the one and only tool that you will need is a spray bottle I used to use a fragrant linen spray until one day I ran out of it and I ref the bottle with water I then realize there is no magic Winkle reducing potion in the bottle good old water does the trick and ever since I simply refill this amber glass bottle and voila no more creases my bed linens actually look like I starched them that day I kid you not so I note I use that same technique for table Linens okay class let's make a bed firstly remove everything from the bed ideally let your sheets air out in the sunshine but that only works if you live in la la land in an alternate universe instead shake out the duvet vigorously this is also a great bicep muscle building workout you can cut that exercise out at the gym I told you that bed making is life-changing next I shake out all the imaginary cooties from the sheet and res secure the elastic onto the mattress spread out the devet over the bed ensuring that your DEET is centered evenly on both sides of the bed then spray the deet lightly with water and smooth out the creases it's almost like ironing but utilizing your hand start tucking in the sides tightly under your mattress on one side of the bed and then repeat on the other side of the bed tuck the corner around to the front creating a nice sharp edge and continue tucking under the front of the mattress repeat this on the other side take your pillows and rescure any Corners that have escaped fluff it out and spray the pillow and flanges as well to get that sharp starched look line up the Euro pillows if you have those then the regular pillows and then the decorative pillow stand back and admire your handiwork and now that you have a beautifully made bed you are ready to conquer the world\n"