The Color Therapy Test
We’re all experiencing some sudden and drastic changes in our lives these days, and all of us are coping with it differently. Color therapy is an alternative therapy that promotes the use of color to improve and balance our moods, leading to a greater sense of well-being. Take our Color Therapy Test to find out how you can use color to lighten your mental load!
Which of these words best represent how you’ve been feeling lately?
Anxious
Content
Sad
Drained
Angry
Have you noticed a significant change in your thoughts?
I felt a little bit agitated, but much more so now
I feel more overwhelmed
I feel more or less the same
I am having a harder time feeling positive
Which natural environment are you most drawn to?
A quiet waterfront
A mountain range
A misty forest
A tropical island
What’s your dream vacation?
A cross-country road trip
A trip to a country I’ve never been before
An all-inclusive resort
A “staycation” at a luxury hotel close to home
What kind of music have you been listening to lately?
Folk or alternative rock
Soothing jazz or classical
Country ballads, R&B, or down-tempo indie
Loud hip-hop or hard rock
Silence, whenever possible
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
Valentine’s Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
How would your closest friends describe you?
Charismatic and sharp-witted
Organized and driven
Laid-back and funny
Creative and adventurous
Generous and compassionate
Which of these people do you admire most?
Martin Luther King
David Letterman
Steve Jobs
Robin Williams
Elon Musk
Purple
Shades of purple have a calming effect on the body, and can add a sense of calm to the environment. Try some annuals with paler shades of purple in the garden, or a bouquet of purple cut flowers to help ease an agitated mindset.
Yellow
If you’re feeling generally pretty positive, the color yellow may help to boost your mood even further! Try growing one of the many pollinator-friendly perennials that bloom in this shade, like black-eyed Susans. The only thing more cheerful than a sunny yellow flower is a visit from a friendly butterfly!
Green
If you’re struggling with low moods, you’re not alone. Pure green tones are some of the primary colors found in nature, which is why they tend to have an uplifting, balancing effect on people. Taking a walk or hike in the forest is a great way to take in all that therapeutic green color. If you can’t do that, try bringing more leafy houseplants into your space or filling your yard with flowering shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Orange
Can’t seem to get motivated? Orange has been shown to energize the mind and make people feel more alert. It’s also a popular color with pollinators! If you’re working from home, try planting several different species of orange-flowering plants in a spot you can see from your home office window. The monochrome effect looks stunning in the garden, and you’ll get a boost of energy whenever you glance outside!
Blue
Blue, especially pale blue, can be helpful for soothing feelings of anger, which can be exhausting on the body. Lighter blue colors remind the body of sunny skies and clean water, which brings a sensation of safety and reassurance. True blue is hard to find in nature, but it’s a fabulous color for garden decor and accessories! Complement your plants with blue pots, watering cans, birdbaths, or statuary to bring a calming presence into the garden.
