COLOUR HACKS
Spring has at last sprung us into Summer and we should all be absorbing with fondness the now longer days and sunshine.
We should by now also have noticed how splendid and vibrantly coloured our bulbs and shrubs have grown. Seasonal Affective Disorders should be well on their way out and instead, replaced with feelings of anticipation, joy and happiness. In summer we will absorb higher levels of Vitamin D and Serotonin. Chemicals released int our brains and bodies, that influence in a positive way, our thoughts and feelings. The risk of dehydration will increase, but rectified with water and even further with the minerals found in mineral or electrolyte water.
Our cognitive health usually improves at this time of year because of the warm rays of the sun and evidence of group enthusiasm which is hard to ignore. People tend to participate in things they would normally decline to, creating that psychological thrust to share their happiness or finish a chosen project. Relationships tend to flourish with couples arranging a marriage or individuals taking the opportunity to attend festivals or planned holidays.
Marigold plants of all varieties are a favourite at this time of year. They are relatively easy to grow from scratch, so are perect if youre a first timer to growing your own bedding plants. They are additionally cost effective to buy. But most importantly, they provide us with the richness of the primary colour of yellow complimented with virtually most pastel colours. Marigolds enjoy being exposed to the full sun for several hours and can tolerate less water than other flowers.
Whilst blue to purple is on the opposite spectrum to yellow and a good mix in the autumn or winter months, choose more pastel shades such as lilac or pale blue which will likely remind you of the sea or need to hydrate. When they are put together, they help provide emotional balance and prevent over stimulation that can be brought on with too much yellow. Most pastel colours invigorate feelings of vigour in summer, reducing possible fears to mix and experiment.
Salads or other cold foods are more popular now and their colours which are often yellow or green, will help reinforce feelings of optimism. We still need to consume warm green foods such as peas or green cabbage. But it may be that they're complimented by the colours of watermelon and the hydration properties they have. As we appear to be having more heatwaves, the need to create a personalised hydration plan in my opinion has increased.
I have become curious to know if anyone has made the time to reflect on the first half of 2026. Are you meeting some or all of your ambitions? Did you have any, or don't you believe in them and live in the moment? Or do you have any thoughts on a hydration plan? Either way, it would be great to hear from you on ksocialcare@hotmail.com. But hopefully we're content absorbing the warmth of summer with ourselves and the best we can for the coming year.
As this page exemplifies, continue to fill up your thoughts and emotions past and present with positive and regular self affirmations. Remember to tell yourself of what you want to achieve and believe it is happening right now. We often become the thoughts we invite into our lives, but are blessed with an opportunist mindset to decide what we keep or don't keep. Take care of your breathing and any plans and enjoy this most warming very yellow infused time of the year!
Love!