Every time I go to practically any store now, I head for the light bulb aisle. I’m in the midst of a search for a compact fluorescent 6500K White, 100 watt, three way bulb. I’ve been slowly replacing all of my light bulbs with CF bulbs — they’re twice as expensive as normal light bulbs, but last ten times as long and use a quarter of the electricity.

What does a light bulb have to do with relaxing, though?

There’s the obvious: really bright lights can make it hard to relax. Daylight (or 6500K) bulbs are notorious for reminding people of work, making it hard to kick back in a room lit at that level. In a way, though, that level of lighting makes it easier for me to work, hence the reason I use them.

Various levels of lighting are able to help set your mood, as well. If you try to work in a poorly lit room, odds are that you’ll wind up fairly grumpy within an hour or two, and aren’t likely to get a whole lot of work done.

Personally, I think it’s important to be able to vary the lighting levels — hence the search for a three way bulb. There are days that I feel like I’ll break into a full-blown migraine at more than a touch of light, and there are days that I need every nook and cranny lit up. For me, good lighting is especially crucial in the winter months. I go a little crazy with early sunsets, and powerful lighting is my only defense.

Does the lighting around you affect your moods? Can you tell if you’ve been sitting in the dark a little too long?

by Thursday Bram

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