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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Colour your mood bright: 6 shades of yellow and orange to uplift your mood, beat stress

Ever thought of living in a black and white world, with no sign of blooming red roses or yellow sunshine? Colours leave a deep impact on our moods, mental health and creativity. Some colours inspire, some energise and others depress. For instance which colour you personally like can say a lot about your personality. People who prefer red are driven, assertive, passionate and intense, but on the downside may be prone to aggression. Those who love white colour are perceived to be simple, pure and calm.

Every colour thus has a distinct effect on our psyche and depending on the issues you want to heal, different colours can be used.

Impact of colours on psychology

Also known as chromotherapy, this alternative healing technique is based on the idea that colours have the capability to improve various aspects of physical and mental health. However, more scientific research is needed to fully support its benefits.

Bright and warm colors like yellow and orange are used to increase energy levels and stimulate mental activity. While shades like blue and green are often employed to create a calming and stress-relieving environment. The color orange is also associated with spiritual practices like meditation and compassion. While yellow is an entirely soothing and peaceful colour, orange could have both elements of passion, aggression and connecting to your inner wisdom.

If you are someone who's in need to boost their energy levels and beat stress, you should try to introduce these beautiful shades of yellow and orange in your routine:

Bright yellow: The mere thought of a bright yellow can fill you with optimism and the colour radiates a healing energy capable to restore your energy levels and rejuvenate your senses.

Pale yellow: The lighter shade of yellow has a calming and soothing effect on your senses and is known to balancing emotions and fostering inner harmony.

Bright orange: The colour orange is known to boost creativity and expression. This shade of orange can enhance creativity and boost desire.

Golden orange: This shade of orange brings a sense of luxury, royalty, and comfort in your daily life. The colour is associated with physical healing and renewal and infuses your space with vibrancy and joy.

Mustard yellow: The care-free and happy shade of yellow provides you inner strength, promoting resilience and peace.

Gold: Exuding power and strength, this colour harmonise body and mind, enhancing vitality and connection to life’s rhythms.

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