10 Signs Your Bedroom is Actually Giving You Anxiety

Does something about your room feel stifling? This can be a sign that you need to adjust the air quality in your space. Several plants can play a role in helping to recycle the air for more breathability, or you can invest in a humidifier to help with dry air.

Feng Shui, furnishings, interior design: there are endless words that refer to the design principles that underpin the psychology of a space. If your room makes you uneasy, consider if the layout is conducive to your day-to-day life. For starters, you can rearrange your bed to face a window or adjust the placement of any reflective surfaces to adjust the dimensionality in the room.

Timepieces for the home, while beautiful, can drive feelings of restlessness: from the ticking to driving home time management, clocks are probably best placed in rooms where you’re not meant to rest and relax.

Light plays a major role in establishing mood in a home. Blackout curtains can go a long way in helping you get a good night’s sleep, but having them drawn all day can make your room appear dark and unwelcoming. Instead, opt for sheer curtain panels to brighten the space.

Scents can have a big impact on your mood. Any space can be improved by simple fragrances: try splurging on a aromatherapy diffuser or dropping a few essential oils in your humidifier if you have one at home for a relaxing experience. Alternatively, here are some all-natural DIY air fresheners you can make at home.

Current circumstances have a lot of us working from home, having flipped rooms in our homes to serve as ad hoc offices. But if you’re spending too much time in your bedroom, from morning meetings to late nights before you hit the hay, you can start to feel a bit trapped in the space. If you have a home office set up in your bedroom, try working from other spaces on occasion so you don’t get burnt out from being in one room all the time.

Harsh bright lighting can irritate the eyes, while dim lights can fail to properly illuminate a space. Both extremes have an impact on your mood. Talk to someone at your local home hardware store about the best lighting solutions for your home if something about your current set-up leaves you feeling unsatisfied or listless.

Studies show you’re supposed to switch out your mattress every few years. If you’re finding it impossible to get a good night’s sleep, it could be time to reinvest in a new higher quality mattress.

Light and sound can interfere with our ability to rest, and TV is the biggest culprit here. If you have an entertainment system set up in your bedroom, consider migrating it to your living room or converting a spare bedroom or den into a rec room.

Colour psychology has shown that the hues we use to decorate our home can impact our mood and influence how we feel throughout the day. If the colour in your bedroom currently has you on edge, opt for a change: swap loud colours for muted pastels, or change drab neutrals to more invigorating vibrant tones.