Tips to Make Your Bed

1. Start Your Day with a Task Completed. Making your bed each morning sets a positive tone for the day and gives you a sense of accomplishment. McRaven emphasizes the significance of beginning each day by accomplishing a small task, such as making your bed.

• Wash your bedding: Wash your sheets and pillowcases weekly, and your mattress pad every few weeks. Washing removes dirt, oils, sweat, and dust mites. 
• Add a mattress pad: A mattress pad can add comfort and protect your mattress from stains. It’s also easier to clean than a mattress. 
• Add a mattress topper: A mattress topper can provide support, improve alignment, and reduce pain. It can also help regulate temperature. 
• Add pillows: Pillows come in many sizes, shapes, and firmness levels. 
• Make it a ritual: Making your bed every day can become a welcome ritual that signifies order. 
• Reassess your mattress: If you’re uncomfortable in bed, your mattress might need to be replaced. 
• Rotate your mattress: Rotating your mattress can help fix a sagging mattress. Flipping your mattress can put you on the hard foundation layer, which can make for a poor night’s sleep. 
• Control the temperature: An ideal temperature for sleeping is around 65°F.