DOES YOUR HOME SUPPORT YOUR WELL-BEING?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What do you have a view of from your home? (Select all that apply.)
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- A.
  Woods and/or a meadow.
- B.
  A park or a garden.
- C.
  A patio or a balcony with greenery.
- D.
  An urbanized area with a mix of trees and buildings.
- E.
  A road with heavy traffic.
2.
Does your view include the water element? (Select all that apply.)
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- A.
  Yes, naturally flowing water (a river, a stream) and/or a lake, pond.
- B.
  Yes, an artificial pond.
- C.
  Yes, a fountain.
- D.
  Yes, a pool.
- E.
  No.
3.
How is the light distributed in your home?
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- A.
  Lots of natural light spread in my home and have a great variety of artificial lighting sources.
- B.
  I have limited access to natural light but my artificial light is well layered providing sources of light of different colour temperatures and intensity.
- C.
  I have limited access to natural light with several artificial lighting sources in each room but they don't offer variety in terms of colour temperature and/or intensity.
- D.
  I don't have a variety of lighting; there is typically only one source in each room.
4.
What kind of artwork do you have in your home? (Select all that apply.)
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- A.
  Artwork depicting scenes of nature (landscapes, animals).
- B.
  Artwork depicting natural elements (details of leaves, rocks, wood).
- C.
  Artwork depicting urbanized areas with some greenery.
- D.
  Artwork depicting industrial areas.
- E.
  Abstract with curvy shapes.
- F.
  Abstract with straight lines.
- G.
  Photographs of my family, vacations.
5.
How do you control airflow and temperature in your space? (Select all that apply.)
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- A.
  Mainly by natural ventilation.
- B.
  Mainly by HVAC.
- C.
  Mixture of natural ventilation and HVAC.
- D.
  I have windows and window treatments that allow for thermal control.
- E.
  I have plants that either absorb the humidity and moisture or humidify the air.
- F.
  I change the fabrics along with seasonal changes so that they help to make my home feel warmer or cooler.
6.
How much is your home synchronized with changes in nature? (Select all that apply.)
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- A.
  I always bring in natural elements that reflect the actual season (such as flowers, branches, cones etc.).
- B.
  Each season I slightly update the colour palette of my home so that it reflects the actual season.
- C.
  Each season I change some of the fabrics in my home so that they correspond to the temperature of the season (such as wool or fur for winters, linen or cotton for summers).
- D.
  I always bring in natural elements that reflect the actual season but never adjust my colour scheme or change fabrics.
- E.
  I don't update my home with seasonal changes.
7.
The surfaces in my home are made of
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- A.
  Mostly natural materials (such as wood, stone, bamboo, dried grass, natural fibre fabrics).
- B.
  Mostly synthetic materials (vinyl, plastic, synthetic fibre fabrics).
- C.
  Natural materials mixed with some synthetic ones.
8.
How would you describe your home?
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- A.
  Each corner of my home is packed with decorative objects. I use a wide range of colours and a large variety of patterns. A significant area of my walls is covered by wall art and mirrors.
- B.
  I have some decorative objects that are meaningful to me but like to leave some surfaces empty. Wall art covers less than half of my wall area. I usually use one dominant colour with some accents and one dominant pattern.
- C.
  My home is very minimalist. The colour scheme is mainly monochrome. I usually don't incorporate patterns. I usually don't keep anything on my shelves that has no use to me.
9.
Do you feel that your home is a place of recharge, relaxation, refuge and a source of positive energy?
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- A.
  Absolutely.
- B.
  Partially agree.
- C.
  Not at all.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
CONGRATULATIONS
View of the natural world, good lighting strategy, a vast amount of natural materials, plants, clutter-free environment - these are just a few features that make a home a space where our physical and mental well-being and performance are well-supported. It looks like your home has many of these features, and you can recognize this. You feel relaxed and recharged after spending time in your bedroom. Your negative thoughts suddenly disappear in your family room. Your mental performance and creativity are at their peak when you work in your home office. You feel energized when you do your laundry or when you cook. Your mood improves, stress and anxiety are swiped off the moment you enter your home.Enter your email to receive a detailed sheet and more tips on how to further improve your home's environment.
2.
YOUR HOME MODERATELY SUPPORTS YOUR WELL-BEING
Some patterns in your home suggest that you are on a good way to develop an environment in your home where your physical and mental well-being and performance are well-supported. You might need to improve your lighting strategy, add some plants, declutter or swap a synthetic rug for a natural fibre one. These small changes may have a positive impact not only on your mood and stress levels, but you might experience that your blood pressure and heart rate are lower, you feel more energized, more recharged, more optimistic and happier in your home. Enter your email to receive a detailed sheet and more tips on how to further improve your home's environment.
3.
YOUR HOME DOESN'T SUPPORT YOUR WELL-BEING
It looks like your home doesn’t fully convey a sense of refuge, tranquillity and recharge. When you’re at home, you might often feel tense, distracted and stressed. The good news is that with some adjustments, you can make your home a place where your physical and mental well-being and performance are supported in a better way. You might consider incorporating more natural materials, improving your lighting strategy, adding more plants, decluttering, and prioritizing natural ventilation over HVAC. You should feel relaxed and recharged after spending a night in your bedroom, energized and motivated when you perform physical and mental tasks or household chores. Your home should be a place where your stress and anxiety are swiped off, and you are more optimistic and happier. Enter your email to receive a detailed sheet and more tips on how to further improve your home's environment.