Monday, April 7, 2008

Colour and how it can affect us

I have been asked many times, as many of us are, about colours for a home. I decided that i would start to write about different colours and some of their effects as they can help or hinder peoples feelings about a home they live in or may want to purchase. We have all known that colour can affect our moods in various ways. We find some colours can uplift and inspire us, and others make us feel a bit depressed. We sometimes use terms such as "feeling blue," yellow-bellied," "green with envy," and "seeing red" without thinking of the meaning behind these words. I decided to do some research and find out more.
All of our feelings and emotions are directly affected by the balance or imbalance of hormones in the body. Since this balance can be affected by colours, colours will also have a distinct influence towards our mood and feelings. Certain colours can soothe our minds, while others may stimulate it. Restoring a balance of colour energy that flows to the pituitary can also restore a metabolic and emotional equilibrium. This can help to alleviate stress, anxiety, tension, and depression. Using colour to alter emotional energy can also result in changed perceptions of the world, and also our experience of it. Here is the information about the first colour and i will add more new colour information in future blogs.
Red
Red is a powerful colour that has always been associated with vitality and ambition. It can help overcome negative thoughts. However, it is also associated with anger; if we have too much red in our system, or around us, we may feel irritable, impatient, and uncomfortable. The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. Red can also stimulate appetite.

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