Make Your Damn Bed

@MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life.

Each episode is around 10 minutes and intended to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to get out of bed - so you can start making it!

Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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Episodes

Day 8 || Indulge.

(REMASTERED in August 2023) A life without any indulgence is just plain sad AF. It’s not just me who says it - there are studies that demonstrate that some indulgence is as fundamental to a happy life as self-control is. Decades of research have shown that self-control is associated with many positive outcomes, including our overall well-being. But as self-control helps us to align our behaviors with our long-term goals (e.g., exercising to stay fit) it can often shield us from conflicting hedon...

Feb 08, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Day 7 || Lifetime Fans

(REMASTERED in August 2023) You’ve showed up EVERY single day. Every shower you’ve taken, every tear you’ve shed, every laugh you’ve had, every connection you’ve made, you’ve been there for. And sure you didn't have a choice, I get that, it seems cheesy but eat up, rat friends. - because we spend so much time showing gratitude for our besties if we’ve got them. And I DO love appreciating a good community moment, it’s also crucial to show up and appreciate you. GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FR...

Feb 07, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Day 6 || Time > Money

seems cliché, but time is by far our most valuable commodity. Money comes and goes but time you can never get back. This is why we often feel so strongly about the things we’ve invested our time or money into - because we’ve invested we feel we’re losing our deserved payout if we bail. But just because we make an investment, doesn’t mean it’s always the right one for you. In fact, we’re often focused so much on recouping our perceived losses that we ignore the wins we could be making had we cut ...

Feb 06, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Day 5 || Habit Forming is Hard

(REMASTERED in August 2023) People rarely sustain the exact same routine forever, really. Habits are meant to be used as tools, and sure, some of them stick for many years, but more often than not, I drop habits like it’s bath night at the nunnery! Most things I begin, I give up on. Literal obsessions I have had over the years have given way to make space for new/updated experiences. Imagine if we clung SO tightly to everything we’ve ever loved or felt passionate about. Life isn’t one size fits ...

Feb 05, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Day 4 || Momentum > Motivation

(Remastered August 2023) Momentum is far more valuable than motivation. Motivation is inconsistent. Some days I feel like a superhero but most days I just wanna take a nap + eat hot chips. It seems silly to say to “just start” as if it’s easy - sure, starting may be simple, but it ain’t easy. That said, it is easier to stand up + start, than to tack on the additional labor of convincing yourself to stand up + start first, so I truly find the best way to get rid of dread is with action. Sometimes...

Feb 04, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Day 3 || You Are The Main Character

(REMASTERED AUGUST 2023) Day 3 - You are the main character: Your life is subjective to you. Your friends are THE BEST. Your hometown is THE BEST. Your TV preferences, favorite restaurant, sports team, all the best right? So why not alter your language to speak the same way about yourself? If youre the main character you’re also the writer/producer/supporting character. Energy does beget energy so when we start acting like a main character? We may start receiving main character attention + energ...

Feb 03, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Day 2 || Better or Worse

(REMASTERED in August 2023) Ideally, the goal is to learn and practice, so we can live life. Not to practice this until it becomes our lives. Remember, you must take breaks to truly benefit from anything. We create meanings based on our current perspectives. If you want to evoke a different meaning, you have to shift your perspective. Otherwise, just take whatever resonates and let go of what doesn't. The journey to progress isn't linear. Everything, including our energy levels, productivity, an...

Feb 02, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Day 1 || Make Your Damn Bed

(REMASTERED: August 2023) Day 1 - Why should I make my bed everyday? You have one! Gratitude is a scientifically backed way to improve well-being. Starting your day with genuine mindfulness can change the game. It makes your room look clean! Typically, the bed is the largest, most eye-catching item in your room and it’s a high pay off for very little tucking and straightening. It’s gratifying! A quick first task of the day, done in under 2 minutes? Sign me up. Plus, it sets a tone of ‘accomplish...

Feb 01, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Updated Trailer || Make Your Damn Bed

Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is a habit building, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning to incorporate healthy routine into most any lifestyle. Build momentum - better your life. DEBUTED: FEBRUARY 1ST 2021 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 08, 2021•38 sec

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