How Lighting Can Impact Our Mood and Behaviour

Most people don’t put much thought into how lighting impacts their mood and mental health. For instance, we tend to feel drowsy and less motivated on rainy, cloudy days and more energetic and upbeat on sunny days. We are responding to the psychological effects of lighting which is what changes our mood. However, how we feel and respond to light extends beyond the natural sunlight we receive. The lights and lighting fixtures in our home and work environment can have a deep impact on our mood, alertness, energy, productivity, and creativity. What are the best types of lighting then? Here are the different ways in which our mood, behaviour, and overall mental health are influenced by the lighting around us.