I’ve decided to commit to a new habit this January. Let me rephrase that. I’ve decided to explore the impact of a possible new habit by doing a friendly experiment. I’m going to make our bed every day for the rest of this month and see if it makes a difference in how I feel. ⁣ ⁣

I’ve seen innumerable posts and articles acclaiming the power of making one’s bed everyday—it’s a simple act that sets a tone. I’ve always been resistant. Maybe it’s my inner teenager rebelling against the “shoulds” internalized from hearing my mother say “Make your bed!” every day for years.⁣ ⁣ The truth is, I like having our bed made. I love the feeling of crawling into a made bed at the end of the day. I love that it makes our room look and feel more peaceful—more of a sanctuary.

It’s time to reclaim this habit from the “shoulds” of my youth and reframe it for my purposes of creating space for rest and renewal. I’ll do this for the rest of the month of January and see if and how it serves as a practice for better rest and renewal. ⁣ ⁣

Do you make your bed on a daily/regular basis? Why or why not?⁣ ⁣

What small habit or practice would you like to invest in this month as a friendly experiment in service of cultivating sanctuary in your life, home, relationships, or in the world?⁣ ⁣

Remember—this is not about the “shoulds” but about cultivating practices that help us lean into rest and renewal or foster that for others.⁣