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Make the bed

I start the day with a small win

A 60-second habit that signals "the day has begun" and quietly tidies the whole room.

Why this habit matters

Small, repeated actions shape who you become. This habit compounds over time — the goal isn't perfection, it's a pattern you can keep returning to.

How to start

  1. Anchor it to something you already do (after brushing teeth, before coffee, etc.).
  2. Make it obvious — leave the cue somewhere you can't miss it.
  3. Start smaller than you think you need to. Momentum beats intensity.

Tiny Habit version

Pull the duvet up

On low-energy days, do the tiny version. Consistency > intensity.

Common obstacles

  • Trying to do too much on day one. Solution: shrink it.
  • Missing a day and giving up. Solution: the next day still belongs to you.
  • Tracking pressure. Solution: use the Consistency Score, not streaks.

Tracking suggestions

Track this habit at the pace it actually happens — daily, weekly, or monthly. Pair it with a wellbeing check-in to spot patterns.

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