For decades, making the bed first thing in the morning has been framed as the ultimate small win; a simple act that sets the tone for the day. But not everyone agrees. Some argue it’s a wasted effort, others take into account health concerns, and the rest believe it's something they should start every day with.
Why Some People Say You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed
For years, making the bed has been treated as a moral good, a signal of discipline, responsibility, and having your life together.
But a growing number of thinkers, creators, and business leaders openly challenge that idea.
Their argument isn’t about laziness.
It’s about doing things that matter instead of doing things by default.
The core thinking goes something like this:
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Why spend time on a task that doesn’t meaningfully improve your day?
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Why perform a ritual just because it’s expected?
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Why “finish” something you’re about to undo again in a few hours?
From this perspective, making the bed can feel like performative productivity; a habit that looks responsible but doesn’t actually move life forward.
That mindset shows up again and again among people who value efficiency, clarity, and outcomes over appearances.
Well-Known Figures Who Have Questioned Making the Bed
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Jim Gaffigan
Gaffigan has publicly joked (in stand-up and social clips) that making the bed feels pointless, comparing it to re-tying your shoes after taking them off. The humor lands because it reflects a shared, practical truth. - Elizabeth Cline (Journalist & Author): Advocated in various lifestyle discussions for leaving the bed unmade, arguing that it is a "feminist act" to reject the pressure of having a pristine, "picture-perfect" home.
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Mark Cuban
During a Shark Tank episode, Cuban openly questioned the importance of making the bed at all, pushing back on the idea that it’s a waste of time. His reaction reflected a broader belief he’s expressed often: eliminate busywork and focus on what delivers real value.
Taken together, these viewpoints share a common theme: Don’t confuse tradition with importance.
Why Making the Bed Still Works for Many People
Despite all of that, making the bed persists for a reason.
For many, it functions as a keystone habit; a small, manageable action that sets the tone for the day.
Behavioral psychology consistently shows that completing a simple task early can:
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Create a sense of accomplishment
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Improve follow-through on other tasks
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Reduce mental clutter and stress
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Reinforce positive routines
A neat, intentional environment has also been linked to better focus and lower anxiety levels.
The key distinction: For these people, making the bed isn’t about appearances, it’s about order and closure.
Successful People Who Do Make the Bed
Some high performers intentionally keep the habit, not because it’s tradition, but because it works for them.
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William McRaven
In his widely viewed commencement speech and bestselling book, McRaven frames making the bed as a daily act of discipline that builds momentum and confidence. -
Chris Hadfield
The former ISS commander has spoken about the importance of order and small routines in high-stress environments; habits that help create calm and control. -
Tim Ferriss
Ferriss has shared that making his bed is one of his non-negotiable morning rituals because it removes decision fatigue and signals the start of focused work.
There’s Also a Health Issue
Beyond philosophy, there’s a practical consideration too.
When you sleep, your body releases heat and moisture. Making the bed immediately traps that moisture in sheets and blankets, creating a warm, enclosed environment that dust mites thrive in.
Researchers and cleaning experts have noted that allowing your bed to air out by pulling back sheets and letting in light and ventilation can help reduce moisture and make the bed less hospitable to mites. For people with allergies or asthma, this matters.
In other words, even if you do like a tidy bed, timing matters. Making it later is often better than making it right away.
What Do We Think?
When you zoom out, both sides are actually saying the same thing:
Do things that matter. Skip the rest.
At Truuce, we feel that traditional bedding makes bed making unnecessarily frustrating.
Twisted sheets. Slipping corners. A duvet that never quite lines up. A bed that looks undone five minutes after you fix it.
We believe the issue was never discipline or motivation.
The issue is design.
This belief led us to ask a simple but powerful question: What if making the bed was actually easy? And what if innovative design could turn a daily chore into a habit people keep for those that want to.
What Our Customers Told Us About Making the Bed
In our most recent customer survey, one message was unmistakable:
Ease changes behavior.
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83% said making the bed is faster and easier with Truuce
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71% said their bed looks neater and more put together
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Many shared that making the bed became a habit they actually kept
Not because they suddenly cared more, but because the friction was gone.
Truuce connects the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and duvet cover into one smooth layer that stays together. In the morning, you straighten the top layer, fluff the pillows, and move on with your day.
Whether you’re someone who loves making the bed, or someone who never thought it was worth the effort or too difficult, design can turn a debated habit into a simpler choice.
Because the goal is never to tell people what they should do.
It is to make everyday life easier, whichever side you’re on.
Better days start with easier mornings. Easier mornings start with Truuce.