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Mental Health

& The Colour

Blue

The Science behind why the beach is

such a calming place for many people

For most people the thought of a day at the

beach releases an overwhelming sense of

calm throughout their body. Some may say

this is due to happy memories of family

holidays at the seaside but is there a deeper

psychology behind this sense of joy.

Marine biologist Dr Wallace J. Nichols

author of Blue Mind (2014) wrote: “we

are beginning to learn that our brains are

hardwired to react positively to water and

that being near it can calm and connect us,

increase innovation and insight, and even

heal what’s broken. is book Blue ind

dives deeper into how the ocean and water

can have positive effects on both your metal

and physical health.

Cognitive Psychologist ailey van Braam

(2021) has conducted research into the

meaning and symbolism of colours and

has found that the colour blue can be

linked to feelings of calmness and serenity,

which can increase idea generation and

productivity furthermore adding a feeling of

enlightenment.

So, when you feel like you may be stuck in

a rut or in need of a break from your day

to day activates, a trip to the beach could

significantly boost your mood. our brain

will be flooded with the colour blue along

with the calming white noise of the ocean

allowing you to totally refresh your mind and

revitalise your day.

If you are feeling even more adventurous

take a dip in the ocean! Cold water swimming

has been proven to improve circulation,

boost your immune system and reduce

stress. After a nice cold water swim people

report to have a natural high (IPRS 2021).

Dr Wallace J. Nichols (2014) How the colour blue can help our mental wellbeing. [Online] Available from:<https://www.remotemission.com/blog/how-the-colour-blue-can-help-ourmental-wellbeing>

[Accessed 12 July 2021]

Hailey van Braam (2021) Colour Blue: Psychology, meaning, symbolism and more. [online] Available from:<https://www.colorpsychology.org/blue/> [Accessed 12 July 2021]

IPRIS (2021) 8 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming. [online] Available from:<https://www.iprshealth.com/news/8-benefits-of-cold-water-swimming/> [Accessed 12 July 2021]

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