Why I Am Making My Bed Daily

 I'm tired, and the thought of adding another chore to my regular chores kind of contradicts slowing down my life. Right? But here is why I'm doing this, and how it's helped me out so far.

Remember, my bed making skills are not five-star hotel perfection. They are "ok, the blankets are straighter, and my pillows are where they should be" perfection. 

(my husband and I have adjustable beds. So it's two twin xl mattresses pushed together. Reminds me of a 1950's sitcom, but the adjusting mattresses are nice!) 

When I first wake up, I immediately do this, and I open my curtains. Why? Because I need a space to retreat to. If you live in a house with a family, kids, or even just one other person like a roommate or a significant other, sometimes, you just need to go somewhere to journal or process your thoughts. Or just to sit in the quiet and look out the window. Knowing that my room is now filled with daylight, and my bed is now comfy looking enough for me to sit in it and enjoy some me time, makes it easier to go up there. If I have to make my bed and open my curtains just to have that me time in the moment when I actually need it, I won't take it. I will instead just stay in the common rooms where the noise is loud and the people are everywhere. 

I added some other elements that enhance that this is a space just for me: 

journals and reflective books

a bluetooth speaker for music 

a plug in tea mug warmer, for hot tea! 

I never realized how much I'd need a space like this, until I made myself a space. I have tried other rooms of the house before; our finished attic space, my dining room space....but for me, I need to have a completely isolated space, where I can lock the door and just BE. (and to be honest, the second flight of stairs to get to the attic just made that an impractical choice for me). 

Do you have a space just for you? Where is it? How often do you retreat there? 

Until next time, remember to take time just for you as you live this slowed down life!!

Maria


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