The Power of Water at Home
Last week we looked at how are a drawn to water for survival. Was also learned how water is thought to help to
Reduced stress,
Improved concentration,
Reduced heart rate, and
Improved memory.
But how do we include water into our homes and workplaces?
For a long time, architects have been including water into our living spaces. If you look at many major cities, there are often water features such as public fountains, riverbanks and beaches included in public spaces.
For many homeowners, however, including such grandiose water features are not practical or achievable.
Designers are no looking at ways to include water in more integral ways. Here are some ideas that Coulthard suggests:
Water features near windows or glazed doors.
Waterfall or rainwater showers.
Outdoor Tubs/baths.
Rain chains.
There are also ways to imitate water such as,
Wallpaper,
Photos/images of water, and
Glass.
How do you include water into your home?
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Even the coast provides materials and food, if not drinking water.
We can replicate this today in our homes and offices using,
Fountains,
Backyard ponds, or
Water views.
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Coulthard describes studies that have found that people prefer to look at scenes with water.
Water has been found to be associated with
Reduced stress,
Improved concentration,
Reduced heart rate, and
Improved memory.
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While we still don’t know how this works, it is thought that water helps release us from the hyperfocus state of our busy lies and allows our minds to wonder in a near meditative state.
Even listening to water can help our brains take a rest from our busy lives full of auditory overloads. Water is seen as non-threatening and helps to feel calm and relaxed.
Next week we will look at how to include water into our homes in more depth.
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