I've decided to start making my bed on Saturdays. Like I just now decided it. Whether or not I stick with it, who knows. 

Some research shows that it can take 21 days to make a habit. Other research says that it can take an average of 66 days. I lean toward the 66 day figure because habits are harder for me to form on account of distraction, impulsivity and my sometimes lack of motivation. 

According to the second figure, it should take me roughly a year and a few months to habitually make my bed on Saturdays. (Do I have to add days if I'm only doing it once a week?)

 I don't regularly make it any other day. Its a rare occasion when I do make the bed; when company's coming that might go in (or walk by) my room. 

I could tell you (at length) the reasons I don't make the bed everyday, but that would make today's point mute. 

Instead, I'll list my "just thought up" reasons for making the bed once a week. 

• I'll be able to more honestly say "I make my bed sometimes."
• I can feel accomplished. It's something easy and uncomplicated that I can do (unlike my sometimes difficult and time consuming projects like that chicken suit I made this week, straightening the wheel on the dishwasher rack or shopping for water chesnuts). 
• It'll make my room look nice and welcoming (on Saturdays).
• Maybe it will remind me how grateful I am to have a warm bed to sleep in. 
• It'll be a good example for my kids (who have to make their beds already on Saturdays).
• It's nice to crawl into a bed that's been made. 
• I'll be able to make use of those decorative pillows that lay purposeless on the floor. 

What menial job do you usually guiltlessly skip at your house? 
What's something easy you can start doing (that you don't usually do) that has purpose (if even small purpose)?

Do you make your bed? 

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. Psalm 3:5