Colors are believed to have an effect on our
psychology; try wearing these shades in different work situations and
see if it helps. Adapted from Juliet Soh, JobsCentral
There is a reason why there are
so many idioms that describe moods with colors: having the blues, seeing
red, tickled pink and green with envy. That’s because colors indeed
have powerful effects on our psychology. In fact, the Egyptians and
Chinese have been practicing “chromotherapy”, an alternative treatment
using colors to heal, for thousands of years. Now, tap on the knowledge
of color psychology and find out if it works for you.
- There is a reason why there are so many idioms that describe moods with colors: having the blues, seeing red, tickled pink and green with envy. That’s because colors indeed have powerful effects on our psychology. In fact, the Egyptians and Chinese have been practicing “chromotherapy”, an alternative treatment using colors to heal, for thousands of years. Now, tap on the knowledge of color psychology and find out if it works for you.There is a reason why there are so many idioms that describe moods with colors: having the blues, seeing red, tickled pink and green with envy. That’s because colors indeed have powerful effects on our psychology. In fact, the Egyptians and Chinese have been practicing “chromotherapy”, an alternative treatment using colors to heal, for thousands of years. Now, tap on the knowledge of color psychology and find out if it works for you.
- Blue: The calming color
The color of the ocean and sky, blue is synonymous with peace and composure. This color has a relaxing and calming effect on people.
Wear it when: You are meeting a disgruntled customer or an angered boss to do some damage control. Seeing shades of blue on you can make him/her feel less stressed and lower inclination to aggression. This (fingers crossed!) should make appeasing him/her much easier.Blue: The calming color
The color of the ocean and sky, blue is synonymous with peace and composure. This color has a relaxing and calming effect on people.
Wear it when: You are meeting a disgruntled customer or an angered boss to do some damage control. Seeing shades of blue on you can make him/her feel less stressed and lower inclination to aggression. This (fingers crossed!) should make appeasing him/her much easier. - Black: The shade of authority
Black is a somber color that oozes responsibility, power and authority. That’s probably the differentiating factor that makes Batman’s getup look less hilarious than Superman’s.
Wear it when: You are chairing an important meeting. To ensure that every attendee—even those more senior than you are—take you seriously, wearing black can make them feel that you mean business. You could also include black in your work getup if you want your boss to start noticing you as a potential candidate to promote to a managerial position. - Orange: The energetic hue
Just like red, orange is an attention-grabbing color, but is more soothing on the eyes. Orange helps channel energy and can put people instantly in a chirpy and positive mood.
Wear it when: You need to encourage your team mates. During a particularly demoralizing period when everyone in the office is feeling moody from setbacks or crazy deadlines, include orange in your outfit when you address them so the optimistic spirit can rub off on them too. - Purple: The tint of intuition
Purple is often associated with luxury and sophistication. At the same time, this color is a stimulating shade that’s said to get you in tune with your spiritual and intuitive side.
Wear it when: You need to make a tough decision and are going nowhere. Standing at a career crossroad? Or need to make a difficult judgment? Put on your thinking cap—preferably in purple—to help you reach a conclusion you’d be at peace with.(This Article is courtesy of Yahoo She philippines)
