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Therapists share 8 things in your living room that could be causing you stress - and how to handle them

Joey HaddenMar 28, 2021, 19:24 IST

Some common living room stressors are not enough light and too much technology.Joey Hadden/Insider

Your living room should be a chill zone, but the way it looks may be increasing your stress levels.
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Therapist Cecille Ahrens tells Insider our home environment is related to our overall mental health.

Light-colored living room furniture and decor can cause stress for guests.

A living room with white furniture. Image Source/Getty Images

Insufficient lighting can make people feel down.

A dimly lit living space. Westend61/Getty Images

Certain common living room sounds, like background conversations and what's on TV, may induce stress.

A TV may cause stress, while calming music may not. Joey Hadden/Insider

Looking at TV screens can elevate stress levels, too.

An arrow points to a flatscreen TV. asbe/Getty Images

Clutter in your living room can increase your stress and make it tough to relax.

Cord clutter is a common stress inducer. Joey Hadden/Insider

Outdated or worn-out furniture may prompt feelings of stress.

An old chair that was kicked to the curb. LongHa2006/Getty Images

Working in your living room can make it harder to relax in the same space.

Therapists do not recommend working and relaxing in the same area of your home. Joey Hadden/Insider

Anywhere in the home, unfinished projects can create stress, Ahrens said.

An unfinished living room. Kristyna Davidova/Getty Images

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