淺談「空間心理學」HOW YOUR LIVING SPACE AFFECTS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
簡單調整居家環境，讓身心更加舒暢 Adjusting your sorroundings can make you feel better
甜蜜的家——這個詞能喚起各種意象及感受；你稱之為家的地方可能是一棟房子、一間公寓、一頂帳篷，或是細數不盡的各種地方。
不過，你知道居住空間的狀態樣貌對於情緒甚至於心理健康會有影響嗎？
藉由控制當中些許變因，你就能幫助自己擁有更加平靜詳和的生活。
增加光源
不用說也知道，房間或屋內的照明會影響心情。
如果光線太暗，對情緒可能會有負面影響，最後心情可能會變得跟陰暗的周遭氛圍一樣。
然而，人造光可能起不了什麼作用；最好是拉開窗簾，因為自然光能讓你的一天更明亮。
增添綠意
只把有毒物質從屋內移出是不夠的。
要確保心理狀態健康，就用大自然將自己環繞吧。
大量研究已經顯示，家中綠色植物的存在能夠改善你的心情。
Home sweet home - this phrase evokes all sorts of images and feelings. The place you call home might be a house, an apartment, a tent or any of a countless variety of places. But did you know that the condition of your living space can have an impact on your emotions and even on your mental health? By controlling some of these variables, you can help to achieve a more peaceful life.
Add light
It goes without saying that the lighting in your room or in your house can affect your mood. If the lighting is too dim, it can have an adverse effect on your emotions, and your mood may end up matching the dark atmosphere. Artificial light may not do the trick, however. It is better to open your curtains because natural sunlight makes your whole day brighter.
Go green
You have to do more than just remove toxic substances from your home. To ensure good mental health, surround yourself with nature. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the presence of green plants in your home can improve your mood.
evoke （v.）引起或喚起一個情緒或記憶
Returning to her hometown after 15 years evoked all kinds of emotions in Ruby. 百感交集
Going to the beach for vacation always evokes a feeling of happiness in our family. 心理產生幸福感
Certain songs always evoke memories of when I was a college student in the U.S.
variable （n.）變數
There are many variables to consider if you are planning to have an outdoor wedding.
variable （adj.）易變的；多變的
The ocean’s blue color is highly variable. 海洋的藍色色調變化非常大
Demand for this product is variable by area of the country. 對產品的需求因地而異
near and dear to one’s heart
It means something is important to you, or it has sentimental value.
home sweet home
home is where the heart is
yurt蒙古包
蒙古包是滿族對蒙古族牧民住房的稱呼。這類住房形式不限於蒙古族，而是在中亞地區游牧民族中很常見。古代突厥、契丹、蒙古等游牧民族的住房。遼國上京的宮城裡的宮帳被稱為斡耳朵，也是一種形式的蒙古包。 漢語中的蒙古包一詞始於清代。「包」，滿語是家、屋的意思。也稱為穹廬、氈帳或氈包等。
to have an impact on ＋（n.）
variable 變數 vs. constant 常數
look on the bright side
When I got the flu, I decided to look on the bright side.
Always look on the bright side.
adverse （adj.）負面的；不利的
Lucy’s parents were very strict, which had an adverse outcome when Lucy became an adult. 管教嚴格
Climate change is having an adverse impact on different parts of the world.
Instead of helping, the medicine had an adverse effect on Pam’s condition.
toxic （adj.）有毒的
The company dumped its toxic waste into a nearby lake and killed all the fish. 有毒的廢棄物
Some houseplants are very toxic to animals and small children.室內植物
toxic （adj.）不愉快的
Jude and Grace have a very toxic relationship that they need to end.
it goes without saying /needless to say…
you have the idea that everybody knows this
it’s common knowledge
to dim the lights
natural lighting
