The feeling of time and space is influenced by colors. For example, the color red increases the speed at which the heart beats and makes time seem to pass faster. Green, however, creates an atmosphere of emotional balance. The eyes relax and concentration increases. Imagine walking through a forest and try to experience the sensation. Even blue has the ability to deceive the senses. In blue light, for example in moonlight, it is easy to underestimate the weight and dimensions of objects. Blue has a relaxing effect on the muscles and the heart beats slower, it feels like time has suddenly slowed down.

Quoting the Russian abstract painter Wassily Kandinsky (1886-1944) “In the first instance, color influences our souls.” And most people would agree with him. Appreciation of life and beautiful colors are often linked. Caught in the explosion of colors during a sunrise or sunset, immersed in the turquoise waters of the sea or the sparks and flames of an open fire, you immediately feel the sensation of happiness and calm.

This knowledge of the therapeutic effects of colors, not surprisingly, has many applications. “Color therapy” is the term for the technique of using color to soothe or even heal ailments of the body or soul. Widely used for the treatment of very young children, premature babies, for example, often develop severe forms of jaundice, which are treated with blue lamps. In everyday life, you can use the effect of color on your psyche to improve your job satisfaction and well-being. People with high blood pressure, for example, should have less red in their environment. Headaches can be reduced by removing the color yellow. This is one of the reasons why hospitals, for example, do not use strong colors, neutral pastel tones create a feeling of well-being.

In hospital operating rooms, green is common. Even the overalls worn by doctors and nurses are green. Green has replaced the more clinical white, as it has been found to calm patients more. Green also counteracts headaches, vision disturbances, and loss of concentration among surgeons and their medical assistants, problems that arise in bright white rooms or beckon. The green color has also made its way into factories and workshops. Potentially dangerous machines can be painted dark green to give a calming effect and reduce accident rates. The psychology of colors, their knowledge and application is even being applied to the design and equipment of trains. Moderate shades of blue and green are used to give travelers the feeling that they are being transported safely from one place to another, alleviating tensions and stress due to long-distance travel.

To relieve stress and give your mind better concentration levels and improve your memory, you may want to paint or decorate your office or study room in soothing shades of green or blue. However, for the children’s play area, bright colors help them to be more creative.