A two-minute decision that powers your morning
I never made my bed.
I didn’t because I thought it a waste of time.
“No one is coming back to this but me, and I am just going to ruin it anyway.”
The underlined passage above affected my day. As a result, I engaged in self-defeated talk. The self-defeated talk took away my agency every morning. Starting off the day with an excuse is a powerful way to stay ineffective.
I noticed something shift after deciding to make my bed after hearing this:
I always wondered why the Army movies emphasized making your bed. It didn’t come together for me, however, until I watched this video.
After a few days of taking on the simple task of making my bed, I saw the points that Admiral McRaven make come true.
The most powerful thing has been the last point about the power of just seeing a nice bed after a rough day.
Coming home to a made bed gives you a reason to think about a better day. A messy bed, rather, reminds you of inefficiencies.
Little things can make you feel powerful. Take advantage.
From the desk of Adam Thomas 