Therapists share 6 things in your home that could be causing you stress - and how to handle them

Therapists told us about common stressors in our homes, and how to avoid them.Justin Paget/Getty Images

• The ongoing pandemic is stressing people out, but some changes in the home could help combat that.
• Therapists shared six common things that may add to stress in a home, like messes and low light.
• Psychotherapist Cecille Ahrens told Insider our home environment is related to our overall health.

With many people working from home these days, it's natural to pay closer attention to your living space - maybe you find yourself cleaning more often, or you've taken on a decorating project.

Cecille Ahrens, a psychotherapist who hosts a podcast about mental health called "Get Mental" believes there's a relationship between your environment and your overall health.

"Certain items and elements can create stress and cause our bodies to tense up and contract," Ahrens told Insider.

We asked Ahrens and therapists Weena Cullins and Ariel Sank what can cause stress in a home, and they highlighted six standout common stress-inducers - noting that what's stressful to some may not be to others.