For many people, the arrival of fall means pumpkins, orange string lights, seasonal candles, decorative gourds and more. Here's why that's a good thing.
that the color orange ― often seen in popular fall decorations like pumpkins, autumn leaves and Halloween string lights ― is more associated with joy and overall positive feelings. So, those pumpkins on your table mayThe same research also showed that yellow, another popular color for fall home decor, is associated with feelings of joy and amusement.Whether you realize it or not, decorating for fall every year means that you officially have a decorating tradition.
, a clinical professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver, added that humans are habitual creatures who thrive on control.“The illusions we have about having control over every controllable aspect of our lives really fuels mental stability,” Gorgens said. , “the most important foundational component of well-being is having a safe home space,” Gorgens said.
I definitely felt happier after we put up our fall decorations!