for you and try to stick to it as much as you can. If we know our strengths and areas for development then we can try to help ourselves. We can never manage time, but we can manage what we achieve in a certain time. If we accept that we have a number of tasks and outcomes to achieve in a certain amount of time then we can prioritise according to deadlines, whether the deadline is submitting a management report or arriving on time at your child’s horseriding lesson, the approach is the same.
7. COLOUR Colours are very important in our lives as they directly influence our wellbeing and mood. Each of us has our own range of popular colours and colours that do not resonate with us. Consequently, the colourful world around us can affect our health, our attitude and our productivity. RED Red is an optimistic, vital colour of activity, heat, movement, struggle, of passionate life. It is the most human expressive, extraverted colour associated with fullness of life, courage, sacrifice, love, strong emotions and acts of passion. ORANGE Orange is a bright, shiny, warm colour of fire and sun. It is associated with sunrise or sunset, delicious fruits such as apricots, mandarins, oranges. Orange reflects warmth, generosity, it is light and playful. YELLOW Yellow is the colour of sun, light and optimism, which stimulates, activates and frees from fear. It retains the alertness and promotes concentration, symbolizes the creativity and wisdom.
GREEN They say green is the colour of health. It reduces pressure, and is the colour of peace, calmness, rest, reflection and study. Its symbolism affects human emotions, soothes and relaxes. It is a sign of balance. BLUE Blue is a basic colour. The symbolism of blue extends from wisdom to intelligence, immortality and infinity, depth to nobility, spirituality and mysticism. Its psychological associations: clear, fresh, light (colour atmospheres), transparent, airy and distant. They say it is the colour of peace and rest. WHITE White is the colour of clarity and is a mixture of all three waves of natural colours: yellow, red and blue. As a result we respond positively to white. It is best combined with other colours to enhance the comfort of our office.
6. ATMOSPHERE What makes you get out of bed in the morning? What rocks your boat? Family and friends? Sports or cars? Flowers or books? Technology or history? If you are spending lots of time in your office, then pamper yourself with your passions. Allow yourself a little self-indulgence and include pieces that are inspirational and enable you to occasionally look up and see the long term and big picture even when you are immersed in an endless spreadsheet.
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