The Power Of Colours

SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT HUES CAN BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN WAYS YOU’VE NEVER IMAGINED.

If you spend most of your time in an office, the colours in your environment inevitably affect your mood and consequently, your productivity and behaviour. Switch up your energy by personalising your immediate environment with colourful desk accessories. The idea is that bright colours stimulate while dimmer colours soothe. 

BLUE 

Opt for hues of blue if you work in the creative field. Surround yourself with this calming colour – you will find that it helps you generates ideas better. Blue also improves your efficiency and focus as you go about your tasks. Plus, this serene shade also promotes well-being and happiness. 

GREEN 

Turn to Mother Nature if you yearn for some tranquillity amidst your daily office frenzy. Keep a couple of artificial potted plants at your desk to restore your sense of balance. That will allow you to approach tasks with a clear mind. The lovely hues of green also lift your mood and increase your efficiency by reminding you to keep your cool. 

YELLOW 

Design your desk with yellow accessories – the infectious energy that this positive colour radiates will heighten your optimism and creativity. If you find this vivid colour overwhelming, opt for muted shades instead. 

RED 

This intense, passionate colour immediately boosts your energy with its fiery nature. It’s perfect for those in active jobs, as red conveys physical power and strength. Proceed with caution if you are designing your environment with red, as this bright hue may end up distracting instead of empowering you. 

WHITE 

Although this sterile colour does not energise you to attack your to-do list with gusto, white is a wonderful colour that projects spaciousness. Working in an environment with this neutral colour minimises distractions as you tackle tasks that require a lot of focus. 

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