Colourfully Yours. How Colour Affects Your Mood

0 Your mood is greatly influenced by many factors, one of which is colour. Whether it is the colours that you see when you wake up in the morning, the ones that surround you during your daily routine, or the colours you choose to wear, they have a profound affect on your mood. The colours you choose to be surrounded by can also have an effect on others and the way they perceive you. The following nine colours, and the way they are perceived by yourself and others, may help to evaluate and change your mood.

16 Black is a disciplined colour that shows power and authority. It is a colour that can stand alone and make a profound statement. Showing strength and promoting independence, it is a very secure colour portraying security and longevity.

17 White. Having a purifying influence, it's often thought to be an angelic colour. In combination with other colours, it brings a sense of life and vitality. Large amounts of energy are produced due to this colour. Often, it possesses an ability to unite people in differing situations.

18 Yellow is cheerful like the sunshine. It also increases energy levels.

The brighter the shade of yellow, the more optimistic thoughts become. It is an expansive colour that promotes happiness. Yellow is often used in offices to promote creative, optimistic patterns of thinking.

19 Blue is a relaxing, refreshing, and cooling colour. Peaceful moods filled with tranquil feelings are often a result of this colour. Therefore, blue is commonly used to decorate bathrooms and bedrooms. Some feel that blue is the colour of sleep, and being surrounded by this colour helps to put them at ease and fall asleep more easily.

20 Green encourages emotional growth by balancing, normalizing, and refreshing one's spirit. Being the colour of money, it can also create a feeling of wealth and security. As a natural, earthy colour, it may produce a feeling of hunger, which is why it is often used as an accent colour in kitchens and restaurants.

A One's spirit can be refreshed with the help of this colour.

B This colour generates big amounts of energy.

C This colour shows independence.

D How colours influence our mood.

E This colour is used in kitchens and bathrooms.

F This colour stimulates relaxation and good sleep.

G Because of this colour people have more optimistic thoughts.

H This colour promotes security and happiness.

Task 5 Read the text below. For question (21-30) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Write your answer in the boxes. An example (0) has been done for you.

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