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Make a new start in 2022 with positive daily habits for a healthy mind, from the incredible No. 1 New York Times bestseller

THE INCREDIBLE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'SUPERB, SMART, AND SUCCINCT' FORBES
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Struggling to find structure? Finding yourself lacking motivation?

Start by making your bed.

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3 authors picked Make Your Bed as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a short, simple read, but it delivers a surprising amount of wisdom.

I loved how it takes small, everyday habits, like starting your day by making your bed, and shows how those little actions can build discipline, confidence, and momentum over time.

Each chapter shares a story from Admiral McRaven’s Navy SEAL experience and connects it to something practical you can actually use in your own life. The lessons are straightforward, relatable, and make you stop and reflect on how you handle challenges, treat others, and pursue your goals.

It’s the kind of book you can read in…

Great advice about living life and being strong and being happy and satisfied with your work and life from one of the greatest military leaders in American history. This guy led and commanded the mission to get Bin Laden!!!! He was and led NAVY SEALS for 37 years. This book is short and sweet and brilliant and beautiful and a great gift for yourself or anyone else! Brilliant and beautiful. 

This is definitely one of my favorite reads. Procrastination is one of the key parts of anxiety, and this book is a great way to tackle and overcome procrastination. This book might be short, but it is insightful, practical and valuable. The audiobook version is easy to listen to, and inspiring to play in the background while doing everyday tasks! 

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