Your home might be causing stress without you knowing. The Australian Psychological Society found that nearly 70% of Aussies say their home affects mood and mind. If you’ve felt tense or tired, your home might be why.

Here are home issues causing stress and how to fix them:

1. Bad Lighting
Dim or bright lights can mess with sleep and work. Natural light helps control sleep. Dark or fake light makes you feel tired or down.
Switch to warm LED bulbs, sheer curtains, or daylight lamps. Seeing natural light for 30 minutes a day can lift mood and focus.

2. Small Spaces
Tight and messy rooms can feel overwhelming. You may not make your home bigger, but moving furniture, clearing clutter, or using mirrors can help.
As Jessie Marks says, “Decluttering gave me more mental clarity than any self-help book ever did.”

3. Mixing Work and Rest Spaces
If your bedroom is also your office, you mix rest with work. This can cause burnout and less sleep.
Pick a spot even if small just for work. Use a diffuser or plants to keep work apart. People with clear zones for work relax better.

4. Noise
To combat this, consider soundproofing options like thermal insulation, which also helps regulate indoor temperatures. Installing insulation under concrete slab areas is a great way to reduce noise from the ground up—literally.
Use soundproofing. Thermal insulation can quiet and keep temps steady. Nathan Lowe said, “Once we added insulation and sealed walls, the house felt quieter, and sleep got better.”

5. Uncomfortable Furniture
Bad chairs and sagging couches hurt posture and mood. Back pain and headaches are common. Try ergonomic furniture or cushions to ease discomfort.

6. Temperature Swings
Hot summers or cold winters can be stressful. Thermal insulation helps–keeps warmth in winter and cool in summer. A CSIRO report showed insulated homes save heating and cooling costs.

7. Too Much Screen Time
Screens can strain eyes and harm sleep. Set limits, use blue light filters, and take screen breaks. Stress coach Mia Elson says, “When I removed screens from my bedroom, I fell asleep faster and woke up less stressed.”

Final Thoughts
Your home should calm you, not cause tension. Start small–better lighting, less noise, or clearer work areas. You'll find small changes in your place bring a big lift in peace and mind.
Even adding insulation under concrete slab or using thermal insulation in key spots can help reduce stress by making your space quieter, more comfortable, and easier to relax in every day.