Embrace the color blue
Blue is long renowned for its calming properties. Gazing at the ocean or up at the bright blue sky is an immediate mood lightener. Blue paint and artwork can be used to support a soothing bedroom environment and to create a sense of tranquility in stressful environments like the dentist’s office. Blue light gets a bad rap, but blue light in the form of morning sun exposure helps boost alertness, mood, and brain function. Researchers are also exploring blue light therapy for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder.