“If you want to change the world . . . start by making your bed.” Right off the bat, attempting to change the world seems like a daunting task, but adding to it making your bed seems even harder. I hate making my bed. Between my frequent napping habits and my rough mornings, leaving it undone is like having an open invitation to return at any moment during the day. Excuses aside, I am sure there is some science behind productivity levels related to making our bed, so I will go with it for the sake of making a point. Having that sense of accomplishment, especially in the morning, gives us the boost we need to continue the streak. Albeit simple, making our beds of the morning could quite possibly be the first act of the domino effect to what changes the world. I wonder how many days could have been that pivotal day for the world had I taken a few extra minutes to make my bed? I guess it will be added to the list of life’s mysteries. But seriously, I think Admiral William H. McRaven makes his case for why making your bed every morning is important. It does start off the day by getting something done, adds some regularity to a routine, and deters horizontal life pauses (naps). Making your bed can kickstart the day of productivity, as opposed to not making it and allowing a lazy day to transpire. A new year has just begun, and what better time to start something like the present. I am going to make a conscious effort to make my bed and see where it takes me in my quest to change the world somehow. “If you want to change the world . . . find someone to help you paddle.” Life can be hard. We cannot expect to tackle it alone, so know that it is okay to ask for help. It can be hard to swallow some pride to ask for help, but admitting you need help with bearing the load, whatever it may be, shows vulnerability. In a rough and tough world, this transparency in asking for help can start a pay-it-forward movement. Sometimes, a person will not ask for any type of help if they need it. So, if you see the need, offer your assistance with no expectation of getting something in return. Those can be some of the best moments when you are able to provide a helping hand or caring heart and not be rewarded with tangible thanks. Knowing a good deed was done should be all the thanks we need. The Admiral talks about his time in the military and the training maneuvers him and his fellow SEAL trainees went through. Teamwork and reliance were crucial features of the characteristics his SEAL team had to learn and appreciate. His perspective of this idea came from a challenging time in his life and is a testament to how he made it to the other side. His colleagues, friends, and family did not give up on him, so he did not give up on himself. I will not call it my resolution per say. What I am willing to call it is a mission. This year, it will be my mission to create change. It may not be major, but it will be significant. The year 2018 will be dubbed the year I figure out how to change the world in some way in 365 days. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2018
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