The Power Of Colour

If you’re feeling sluggish, slip on a dress in this energy-boosting hue, or use our easy tips to put that spring back

Portrait of Tammy Strobel
<b>Photos:</b> Ben Hansen, Sarah Callister
<b>Photos:</b> Ben Hansen, Sarah Callister

If you’re feeling sluggish, slip on a dress in this energy-boosting hue, or use our easy tips to put that spring back in your step:

1. WEAR RED

It’s a colour with the power to temporarily boost energy levels, so your reactions will be faster and stronger the moment you see red. Experts say it’s due to the colour’s natural associations with things like danger and emergencies.

2. TOP UP YOUR VITAMIN C

Try to consume 110 mg a day (RDA is 60 mg) and after a month and a half, you’ll feel like you’ve got more energy. This is because vitamin c activates a number of enzymes that boost levels of energy-related neurochemicals in the brain. To get that amount of vitamin c, eat two kiwifruit, one cup of red capsicum or two oranges.

3. PULL YOUR SHOULDERS BACK

Your posture determines how energised you feel. a slouch drains energy levels while walking with an open chest and upright stance does the exact opposite. scientists say that positive, optimistic body posture opens up the same biological pathways that exercise works on to boost energy levels.