Menopause Strategies for Women in Their Late 30s and 40s (Part 7): Use Color to Help Balance Yourself

This is gentle self-care for moms in their late 30s and 40s.🍀
Thank you for always reading.

As menopause strategies, I have covered:
1. Gut health 2. Warming the body 3. Herbal tea
4. Aromatherapy 5. Green tea habits
6. Hair care
I hope this helps you improve your discomfort, even if just a little.😊

Now, for this 7th installment, we will continue focusing onvisionfrom last time.

It is about
“personal color,” which also leads to mental recovery.
I would be happy if you read until the end.✨

Mental discomfort can be managed through vision

When you feel somewhat depressed or irritable,
it is not just a matter of feelings; there is a possibility that you are being influenced by
what you see = the influence of vision.

We receive a lot of information through our eyes every day, and that stimulation unconsciously connects to our emotions.

Colors, in particular, are things that work directly on the heart, brightening or calming our mood.

Menopause is a time when the mind and body are easily shaken, so it is also a time when you are easily influenced by vision.
That is why, rather than trying to force your feelings to change, it is important toadjust the colors and environment you see.

By incorporating them well, your feelings can suddenly feel lighter or more positive.

A 12-color prescription to organize your daily life

What kind of colors are gentle and effective for you?
Here, I have summarized thecharacteristics, effects, and recommended timing for incorporationfor 12 representative colors in an easy-to-understand way.

🌻 Red

Characteristics and effects
A color that provides energy, passion, and vitality.
It promotes blood circulation and draws out motivation.

Recommended for times like these
・Mornings when you lack motivation
・When you are tired and your energy is low
・Situations where you want to have confidence

🌻 Orange

Characteristics and effects
A color that brings brightness, sociability, and a sense of security.
It relaxes the heart and makes you positive.

Recommended for times like these
・When meeting people feels burdensome
・When your feelings tend to sink
・When you want to enjoy time with your family

🌻 Yellow

Characteristics and effects
A color that draws out hope, curiosity, and lightness.
It clears your thinking.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling fuzzy or confused
・When you want to start something new
・When you want a change of pace

🌻 Light Green

Features & Effects
Refresh, renewal, and a sense of security.
Balances the mind.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling tired
・When you are feeling easily irritated
・When you want to reset

🌻Green

Features & Effects
Healing, harmony, and stability.
Supports the regulation of the autonomic nervous system.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling stressed
・When you want to calm your mind
・When you want to be your natural self

🌻Blue

Features & Effects
Calmness, trust, and sedation.
Helps cool down your feelings.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling irritated
・When you want to calm your emotions
・When you want to concentrate

🌻Navy

Features & Effects
Composure, sincerity, and a sense of security.
Brings deep stability to the heart.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling anxious
・When you want to project a proper impression
・When you want to organize your thoughts

🌻Purple

Features & Effects
A color that enhances sensitivity, healing, and femininity.
Makes it easier to face your inner self.

Recommended for times like these
・When you want to cherish yourself
・When your emotions are wavering
・When you want to enjoy time alone

🌻Pink

Features & Effects
Kindness, love, and a sense of happiness.
Gently softens the heart.

Recommended for times like these
・When you are feeling irritated
・When you want to be kind to yourself
・When you want to feel feminine

🌻White

Features & Effects
Reset, purification, and simplicity.
Clears your mind completely.

Recommended for times like these
・When you want to switch your mindset
・When you are tired and don't want to think about anything
・When you want to make a fresh start

🌻 Gray

Characteristics & Effects
Neutrality, harmony, and calmness.
It softens emotional waves.

Recommended for times like these
・When your emotions are volatile
・When you want to spend time quietly
・When you don't want to be influenced by those around you

🌻 Black

Characteristics & Effects
Strength, protection, and firmness.
A color that acts like a barrier to protect yourself.

Recommended for times like these
・When you want to keep your distance from others
・When you want to maintain a strong sense of self
・When you want to tighten your focus

Simple ways to incorporate it even when you're busy

You might be thinking, "I'm too busy for that..."
But it's okay. Why not try incorporating it into your daily life in these ways without overthinking it?

💡 Choose tops in your favorite colors or colors that suit your face
💡 Add color with scarves or accessories
💡 Change your interior decor to your favorite colors
💡 Change your phone case, small items, or mug to your favorite colors
💡 Display art
💡 Incorporate houseplants

Just by being a little more conscious ofcolors that suit you or colors you like, your mood will change significantly.

Let's match colors to who you are right now

If you are currently struggling with mental or physical discomfort,
instead of relying only on medicine or endurance, try incorporatingcolor as a gentle option.

What's important is not which color is the "correct" one, but
choosing based on what you need right now.

Menopause is a time when
aligning yourself is more important than forcing yourself to work hard.

Colors are a presence that will gently stay by your side without you having to try hard.

Which color are you drawn to today?
That color might be the hint you need right now.