It’s safe to assume that, because of the immense rise in popularity of automation in the past decade, most people are aware of the basic benefits of investing in this technology for your home. Automated devices can bring convenience, comfort, ease of access, security, and more to your household. What may not be as well known, however, is the fact that home automation also has a handful of psychological benefits. Let’s take a look how automated devices can boost your mental well-being.
Reducing Anxiety
Peace of Mind
One notable benefit of having an automated home is the peace of mind that it brings. Being able to keep an eye on your home both while you are there and while you are away can reduce any worries you may have about potential intruders, the attentiveness of babysitters or household staff, or even just checking to see if you left the lights or oven on. With the convenience of being able to check in on any of these items at any time, you may find yourself having less anxiety about everything you need to keep track of.
In addition to being able to remotely monitor your home, you also have the capability of remotely turning lights on and off, controlling appliances and electronics, and more. This allows you to throw off potential intruders while you are away by creating random patterns of usage of these devices, giving you one less thing to worry about.
No Financial Burden
One of the most common causes of anxiety is worrying about finances. While automating your home may seem like it would add to this burden, it can actually help to alleviate it. Making minor switches to automated devices can be a feasible way to digitize your home, and with the capability of remotely adjusting your temperatures, lights, and electronics, you can actually end up saving money on your utility bills. By trimming the fat on your utility costs and no longer wasting energy, you are giving yourself less to worry about financially, which may aid in improving the state of your mental well-being.
Reducing Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Home automation devices such as dimmers and timers can work in conjunction with your lights to help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This depression typically occurs more often in the winter months, when natural light or access to the outdoors is commonly reduced. Shorter days throughout this season also contributes to this depression, which experts often suggest light therapy as a solution for. SAD is essentially caused by a lack of sunlight, which has been proven to be directly linked to brain chemicals that affect sleep and mood. Being able to create your own light therapy in your home can drastically improve your mental well-being.
While most people tend to focus on tangible benefits of home automation, it is important to note that there are many psychological benefits to this technology as well. If you feel like your mood may be benefited by automating your home, or investing in some automated devices, contact our experts today to see how we can help.
