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Every morning—usually right after the coffee is brewed and before the emails are checked—I make my bed. I’ve done this for years!
Not because I have to, but because this simple 5-minute habit creates a gentle rhythm that sets the tone for my entire day.
There’s science behind it. Psychologists call it a “keystone habit”—one consistent action that creates a ripple effect through the rest of your day. It’s part of what I call the Domino Principle: start with one good choice, and it’s much easier to make the next.
Making the bed is like tipping over the first domino. That one small act often leads to other choices that bring order and calm—tidying the nightstand, putting away laundry, or simply avoiding the temptation to pile clutter on the bed.
I love beginning the day in a gentle rhythm of care—for my home and for myself. Even if plenty of tasks are still waiting, that one completed step gives me an early sense of accomplishment and momentum.
And, of course, there’s the inspiration it brings. I enjoy layering my bed with soft linens, pretty pillows, and quilts that reflect the season. Creating beauty in this small way makes me happy—and seeing a pulled-together, welcoming space throughout the day inspires me to carry that same feeling into the rest of the house.
While making the bed might seem insignificant, it’s never just about the bed.
It’s about how this simple 5-minute morning ritual makes me feel. It’s a small task with a surprisingly big impact.
Do you make your bed every day?
These lovely linens and pretty quilts from Quince are perfect for mixing, matching, and refreshing the mood each season.
My Bedding Combo:
- European Linen Sheet Set
- European Linen Stripe Quilt in Mist/White Stripe
- European linen cotton stitch quilt set in white
- All from Quince
Beautiful bedding definitely inspires me to make the bed every morning—I enjoy this ritual almost as much as I love crawling in at night.
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More sources:
Lumbar pillow from this Etsy shop
Buffalo check curtains in chambray
Nightstands – thrifted
Wall plates – antique
Chinoiserie cabinet – antique family piece
