How many of us recall our mother’s demand to “make your bed”? If you are anything like me, you probably resisted, or at best, just threw the blankets over your pillows. But, as with many things, Mom ...

From a psychological perspective, the decision to make or not make your bed can offer insights into a person's personality and habits. While it might seem like a trivial detail, this behavior has a ...

While the tiny morning ritual of making your bed has been proven to boost mood, safeguard mental health, and lower stress levels, that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone who chooses not to is ...

Avoid late-night exercise: Although exercise is good for your health, doing it one to two hours before bed can disrupt your ...

A woman making her bed. Growing up, Joseph Mwaniki remembers having altercations with his mother over not making his bed in the morning. His mother would demonstrate how to make his bed, which she did ...

Almost everyone has a nightly routine—even if it isn’t intentional—whether it includes an elaborate skincare regimen or simply taking your pet for a pre-bedtime trip outside. But when you’re ...

Getting a good night's rest is important for all kinds of reasons, not least because it sets you up for the day ahead. But there are a lot of reasons that restful sleep can be difficult to achieve, ...

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Most people want to live a little healthier, but keeping a routine can feel tough. You might start with excitement, only to ...

The unmade bed staring back at you each morning might be revealing your unconscious patterns of avoiding responsibility, dodging discipline, and fleeing from the very challenges that could transform ...