WOMANSDAY SEPTEMBER 2019 29
YOUR HEALTHY HOME/ Home
Paint walls a
calming color
Colors affect mood,
so the hues in your
rooms can have a big
impact on how you
feel. Environmental and
design psychologist
Sally Augustin, Ph.D.,
says the most relaxing
colors are bright but
not very saturated—
think sage green,
lavender, and baby blue.
Come Home to...Ahhh
Try these science-backed decorating ideas so the
minute you walk through the door, it’s nothing but Zen.
Get a better bedside bulb Buy a lightbulb with
rhythms with less sleep-disrupting blue light.
HOW TO
FEEL YOUR
BEST
Goodnight Sleep-Enhancing LED Bulb by Lighting Science, $16, amazon.com
Tuck Away
Clutter
According to
Augustin, seeing
piles of stuff causes
stress because
it’s more difficult for
the eyes and brain
to interpret your
surroundings. Use
lidded storage to toss
things out of sight.
Set Up a
Me Corner
Spending time
alone helps improve
concentration and
increases productivity,
says psychologist
Sherrie Bourg Carter,
Psy.D. Designate a sitting
spot that’s devoid of
distraction where you
can read, daydream,
or enjoy a cup of tea.
Hang Family
Photos
Looking at pictures
of happy people
(especially if they’re
friends or family) lessens
your body’s response
PH to stress and anxiety.
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