National Make Your Bed Day

September 11, Thursday

National Make Your Bed Day
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National Make Your Bed Day is celebrated annually on September 11 in the USA. This day is dedicated to a simple but meaningful action — making your bed, which symbolizes order, discipline, and self-care.

History of the holiday
The holiday was established in 2010 by William McRaven, a retired U.S. Navy admiral. He believed that the habit of making your bed in the morning teaches discipline, responsibility, and attention to detail. The idea of the holiday is based on his famous lecture, in which he explained that small daily habits create the foundation for great achievements.

Traditions
On this day, people around the world engage in simple actions aimed at improving their routine and self-discipline:

* Making their bed neatly in the morning, making this ritual the first task of the day.
* Sharing photos of their neatly made beds on social media using the holiday’s hashtags.
* Discussing the importance of small habits for personal growth and productivity.
* Some organizations and schools hold themed events to motivate employees and students to practice discipline.

Significance of the holiday
National Make Your Bed Day reminds us that even small daily actions can shape character, promote order in life, and inspire big goals. It emphasizes that discipline starts with simple habits and can influence success in various areas of life.

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