Guwahati, May 5 -- We often think of lights as just something to help us see in the dark. But actually, the lighting in your home can really affect your emotions and how you feel mentally. Good lighting can make you less worried, help you focus better, and even help you sleep better.

How Light and Feelings Are Connected

Light has a direct effect on your body's natural clock. This clock controls when you sleep and when you wake up. When you see natural light during the day, it helps keep this clock on track. But if you have bright, cool-toned lights at night, it can mess up your sleep and make you feel less good overall.

One study in the journal Sleep Health found that people who had softer, warmer lights in the evening felt less stress...