Sometimes when we feel moody and unable to calm ourselves down, we should try using colored lights. Colored light has long been used to affect our frame of mind.  Basically, what we need is just colored bulb which is relatively convenient to buy and is a cheap method for mood alteration.  Before we choose a color there is always the need to determine what we wish to achieve from it. Why is this so?This is because colors can give different feelings to different people. Tabulate below is the general guide of what colors can offer. However, you can experiment with them by adding colored light to your room for a few days and experience its impact on yourself. Append below a table of general guide to colors and the moods they promote:-

 COLOR   EFFECTS & OTHERS
 BLUE  Blue possess a claming/relaxation effect on us.Suitable to be used in

:·         Bathroom to relax in a bath tub bath or shower.

·         Bedroom lamps to promote calmness and sleep. As it is calming/relaxation color, it’s good for  children who suffer from nightmares.
 GREEN  ·         This color is quite similar to the effects of blue light.

 ·         Said to be able to decrease appetite. If on a diet a green light in the kitchen or dining room might help.

 ·         Green is also a color of fertility, and if this is what you’re trying to achieve in the bedroom, a green light may help.

  
RED This color awakens the spirit. It is energizing and bold.The color red is said to increase appetite, so you may want to keep it out of the dining room unless you’re having a dinner party. In the bedroom, red light helps sexual activity, and could lead to active nights! It’s not a good color for relaxation or sleep, so you may want to keep two lamps in the bedroom: one for blue light and one for red.

  

ORANGE		 Similar to the Red color but is more gentle.Orange light helps the imagination and is good for creativity. It is also a refreshing color and its attributes make it an idea color for work situations.

Orange gives a feeling of warmth and security as well.  
YELLOW- This color is uplifting and warm.Yellow light brightens any room and generally makes people feel happier. It’s good for social gatherings because people tend to talk more in yellow light. If your home feels cold or impersonal, yellow light can help.  
 PINK Pink is a soft and gentle color.Pink promotes feelings of safety and peaceful happiness. In a child’s room, pink works well as a night light because of its softness. In the adults’ room, pink promotes intimacy and romance.

  
 PURPLE Spirituality and mysteryPurple sets the mood for serious spiritual exploration. It is the color associated with psychic abilities and helps awaken that aspect. Purple is rich and powerful. It invokes feelings of pride and ability.  
BLUE & PURPLE TOGETHER  A great combination for meditation or more relaxed spiritual moments. It marries the royalty of purple with the calmness of blue for a feeling of reassurance and peacefulness. 
BLUE & GREEN A calm atmosphere, but not as sleepy as blue alone. This combination is good for more quite get-togethers or intimate conversation
RED & ORANGE Calms down the affects of red, but not too much. This combination is spirited and lively. Don’t use this is you want peace and quite. Instead, save it for a time when you need to be energized.  
ORANGE & YELLOW Creates more of a warm feeling than yellow alone.

Orange and yellow used together are great for social events.  
 PINK & ORANGE Creates a very warm, safe feeling if the shade of orange is soft. If the orange is too bold, the combination doesn’t work well.  
 PURPLE & RED Not a combination I recommend. The bright red and deep purple can be harsh on the eyes and lead to a headache.