My mother has always been a freak about making her bed. My father was like that, as well. That bed was made and nice as soon as they got up (early, always early). When my brothers and I were old enough to do it, she was always nagging about it. Sometimes I went to school without making my bed, and I had to hear a whole discourse about it when I got back. I think we got at it more often than not; I just couldn’t understand what the big deal was about. But I think it rubbed in and now, as an adult, I tend to be more like my mother and do things the way she taught me to, or to copy her style.

I’m sure I’m not the only person talking about this. But since I’ve been reading so many self-improvement weblogs, I wasn’t surprised when I read that making your bed as soon as you get up may actually help you to have a very good start of your day. It’s a simple task that doesn’t require a lot of time, but will give you a sense of accomplishment. Some people would argue “Why make the bed if you’re going to mess it up again in the evening?” – Well, you’re not going to give up some things in life because you’ll eventually die, right? That’s the principle.

And it’s not only about the bed. It’s all about all those little pesky tasks that we have to take care of (almost) every day. Call it unloading the dish washer, folding laundry, etc. We let it pile up, we don’t want to sacrifice some minutes of a busy day for it. Most of the time we’re just lazy about it. I know I am. That is why I decided that I’m going to do all these things early in the morning, so I can use the rest of my day for other things without having to worry.

It’s a simple philosophy of mine: If I don’t do the small things, how will I do the big ones? When it comes to having my house organized, I think I do a pretty good job. I may slack at times, but a messy house will always bring me down.

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