Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3803: Your House is Making You Tired (but you can fix it!) by Karen Trefzger of Maximum Gratitude Minimal Stuff
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Nov 10, 2025 Your home might be silently sapping your energy! Discover how lighting, clutter, and noise impact your well-being. Learn actionable tips like using warm LEDs, decluttering one area at a time, and improving air quality with houseplants. Simple changes like keeping windows clean and reducing background noise can restore calm. Unfinished projects can also drain your mental energy, so find ways to tackle them effectively. Small adjustments can lead to a more serene and supportive living space.
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Shift Evening Lighting To Calm Your Clock
- Choose warm-toned LED bulbs and install dimmer switches to avoid confusing your body's internal clock.
- Use floor and table lamps or burn a candle after sunset to create soft pools of light that help you wind down.
Let In Natural Light Daily
- Clean windows, clear sills, and keep blinds or sheer curtains open to increase natural light exposure during the day.
- Move workspaces near windows and use light-colored paint or a mirror to reflect more daylight into rooms.
Basement Dorm Taught Her About Light
- Karen recalls living in a basement dorm room that left her ill and lethargic due to lack of light.
- That experience taught her to prioritize natural light and window-facing workspaces for energy.