1/ The pandemic has forced millions of people to spend many more hours than they’d like in spaces that are simply good enough.

Now, people are paying more attention than ever to crafting healthier, happier homes. (📝 by @ossolalex) https://qz.com/1959344/how-to-make-a-happy-home-according-to-science/
The science-backed ways to make your home a happier place to be

Our homes can affect our moods, our psychological well being, and our work performance. Now that we’re home more than before, we’re paying attention to how we can better make our space work for us.

https://qz.com/1959344/how-to-make-a-happy-home-according-to-science/
2/ Reduced clutter, ample natural light, wall color, visible wood grain, and well-placed lamps are all elements of our homes that play into our underlying psychology and can make us feel warm, relaxed, and productive. https://qz.com/1959344/how-to-make-a-happy-home-according-to-science/
2/ Reduced clutter, ample natural light, wall color, visible wood grain, and well-placed lamps are all elements of our homes that play into our underlying psychology and can make us feel warm, relaxed, and productive. https://qz.com/1959344/how-to-make-a-happy-home-according-to-science/
2/ Reduced clutter, ample natural light, wall color, visible wood grain, and well-placed lamps are all elements of our homes that play into our underlying psychology and can make us feel warm, relaxed, and productive. https://qz.com/1959344/how-to-make-a-happy-home-according-to-science/
3/ Home improvements are especially powerful if they involve nature. Covid-19 has inspired a revival in gardening, with many working out their anxieties in backyard plots, potted plants, or herb-lined window sills. (📝 by @annequito) https://qz.com/1959477/the-mental-health-benefits-of-gardening-during-stressful-times/
The science behind why people turn to gardening to cope with stress

Few would argue against the idea that gardens are good for our health and well-being, so it comes as no surprise that Covid-19 has inspired a revival in gardening.

https://qz.com/1959477/the-mental-health-benefits-of-gardening-during-stressful-times/
4/4 Read more about the ways people are finding happiness at home: https://qz.com/guide/finding-happiness-at-home/
Finding happiness at home

As we spend more time at home, people are paying more attention than ever to crafting healthier, happier living spaces.

https://qz.com/guide/finding-happiness-at-home/
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