What is colour psychology?

Studies have shown that colour influence psychological fonctionning. Despite of general lack of research, this topic is hot in marketing and other areas.Of course, our feeling of colour is conditioned by personal experiences and culture, but there are some universal rules how they impact us.

We have warm and cool colours. This warms colours evoke good feelings and comfort. Contrairly, cool colours make us feel relaxed, but also sad.

Even Chinese and Egiptians, years ago, used colours to treatement. For exemple they used red to increase circulation and blue was used to treat a pain.

However, experiments demonstrated that colours can impact people, and for exemple

people judged warm coloured pills placebo more effectives than blue pills, also blue streetlights reduced crimes in that area, moreover people associate bad qualities with people dressed in black.

We can conclude that interest of psychology of colour is still growing and additional research is still needed, because there are many questions that we dont have the reponse. For exemple, how colours influence society behaviour and consuments?  Or maybe, can colour be used to increse worker productivity or workplace savety?

It is very interesting topic, but we need to remember that we should be wary of claims concerning colours’ psychology, because of lack of research. It’ s depend first of all on person, situation and culture.

Mother’s Day

Today, in Poland we celebrate Mother’s Day. It is a fete when we honorise the mother of the family, like we honorise father during Father’s Day or grandparents during Grandparents’ Day. It is a special day when we should spend time with our mother or say her how much we appreciate her effort and thanks her for all.  Almost, it is a good idea to offer her some gift like a face cream or take her to the cinema. Traditionally you can also buy her some flowers, and to complet your gift, certainly your mather will be moved when you will buy her a greeting card with kind words. If you would like to offer to your mother some special present but you have no idea, you can use tips from prevoius post.

What present buy to your mother?

Soon our Mothers will celebrate their Day. It is a good occasion to thanks to your mother for all and to buy her something special. If you don’t want to buy her something obvious, what she can expect, 

like a face cream or flowers, you can look for another inspiration. I have prepared a few exemples.

1.       You can take your mother to the cinema to sped your time together during this special day.

2.       You can also go shopping with your mother. Maybe you don’t do this very often.        

3.       You can offer to your mom a giftcard. She wiil be able to buy something she prefer.

4.       Every woman are happy about visit in the SPA

5.       Perennial Wather Bottle which keeps her beverage cold or hot up to a few hours will be useful during  summer and winter.

6.       Planner which is a type of calendar will be useful for every busy woman.

7.       Good book is always a good idea.

8.       You can also make something yourself or bake a cake. 

How to prepare cold cheesecake?

Recently I have prepared this no-bake cheesecake and I would like to share with you my recipe.

Ingredients:

60dag cream cheese

30 dag sugar

3 eggs

5 dag margarin or butter

3 tablespoons gelatin

1 cup milk

1 vanilla sugar

raisins (optionally)

biscuits

Preparation:

1.       Put in a bowl margarin and sugar. Pulse until combined.

2.       Add eggs pulse until ingredients are combined.

3.       Add add little by little cream cheese, constantly mixing.

4.       Pour lukewarm milk.

5.       Add vanilla sugar

6.       Add cold gelatin, dissolved into ½ cup of hot water. Pulse until ingredients are  thoroughly combined.

7.       You can add raisins if you want.

8.       Put the biscuits on the bottom of the mold.

9.       Pour your batter into mold.

10.   Refrigerate until set.

11.   Additionally, you can also add a gelatin dessert.

12.   Refrigerate all at least 2 hours or until set.

Enjoy your dessert! 

My reflexion about life on-line

Today majority of people, especially young, are all the time on-line. They share their life, not only with their friends and family, but also with strangers, for example on Instragram.  

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages of that behaviour, but there is one additional aspect that I was thinking about – life which is perfect only in the Web.

Instead of live out a situation, smell, watch the sunset and feel wind in the hair, people are focused on take a good photo… instead of watching a show, we are watching our phones, because we want to record a good video.

Indeed, sometimes I have impression that people frequently race on social medias. It’s so important who had a good breakfast or who drunk a beer.

What are the advantages of using public transportation in a city?

Using public transportation has a lot of benefits: it is a good solution to save money, time and to protect environment.
Firstly, when we use buses or tramways, we economize. A regular using of car is more expensive than monthly ticket. Moreover, we don’t have to pay the car maintenance costs.Than, travelling by tram we avoid car traffic. In fact, it is possible to get to your destination in 15 minutes, instead of spend one hour in traffic jam, between others vehicles.Finally, the most important fact is that we take care for environment. Thanks to using public transport, people can reduce carbon emissions. One vehicle like tram or bus can transport several dozen people, however in one private car we can very often see only one or two persons.


We need to say that it is important to use public transportation, because of the advantages for us and for our environment. 

Thirteen reasons why

It is a new series which deal with very important social problem. It talks about girl who commited suicide and she explain in 13 episodes her 13 reasons why she had done that.

She shows there 13 stories of people who harmed her by words they used or others situations.

In my opinion this series is worth to watch for everyone, but especially for young people who very often don’t realize how theirs words or behaviour can influence others.

This series created by Brian Yorkey is an adaptation of book by Jay Asher from 2007.  At the beginning we can wonder why director decided to make a series instead of feature film, but during one or two hours it isn’t possible to show this story with so many details. Moreover, we can  discuss about quality of this series, views etc., but undoubtedly it’s thought-provoking publication.

Motorshow and Beauty vision

During April there are many commercial shows. When spring begins, a great number of producers want to present theirs new products on the market for sale.

For example, we could be a eyewitness of motorshow and vision beauty in our town. Normally, you have to pay for entrance. In this type of events, you can meet average people who just watch these new products because of curiosity. They have possibility to only watch or buy things they are interested in.  Anyway, also this shows are particularly send to companies who can be a potential client of this brand. For instance, on vision beauty we can see a lot of brands who present their beauty products like hybrid nail polishs, hair care products or skin care products. You pay for entrance, but you can profit many reductions, that gives you a chance to test this product. In this way, hairdressing or manicure salons can seek a cooperation with the brands they like. Moreover, people who don’t have their salon or company, they can just profit sale. It is a good opportunity for new brands to be noticed on the market, and for beauty salons to find the products they like and they want to use in theirs salons.

Thing is similar in case of motorshow, but there are higher prices, so generally „normal” people don’t buy the cars, but they just have a possibility to watch newest car on the market. You can see there cars of producers like ferrari or porsche which costs millions. In the other hand, there also a exposition of historical cars.

At the begening, I didn’t like this idea to go there and watch cars, but finally  I was impressed by this show and I would like to visit this place next year. 

Easter in United States

Recently we celebrated Easter. This Christian festival is celebrated in the whole world, but every country have his own tradition.

For example, in United States, there is a parade where woman and man flaunt their special costumes and colorful bonnets. In New Orlean, they perform Easter carnival called „Mardi Gras” where you can listen to jazz music and go to the party. The Easter Parade in New York is the most popular parade in USA. Everyone can participe this happening, but it is desirable to wear colorful clothes to say hello to spring. However, like in the others countries in the world, the symbols of Easter in the USA are bunnies, Easter tree, Easter Eggs and Easter lamb. When it comes to food, it is not very special. The American people eat baked ham, potatoes ,vegetables and hot cross buns like the traditional Easter dishes. Also, egg roll is a traditional game played by children.

We can say that european celebration is quite different, it is not so pompous, but it is also the most important Christian fete.

Game of Thrones

Recently I have let talk into watching Game of thrones. And I don’t regret. It is an American fantasy TV series besed on book by George R.R. Martin. For this moment we were able to watch six seasons. In 2017 we can expect seventh season and in 2018 eighth.

This story is about dynastic conflict between noble families who want to conquer the Iron Throne of Seven Kingdoms. At first glance we can see that this series is high-budget because of the scenery, costumes, requisites. It was filmed in the Unated States, United Kingdom, in Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Marocco and Spain. It seems to me that is because of beautiful sceneries which need to show Seven Kingdoms. It is rather historical and medieval fantasy than modern. It is based on political intrigues, battles and conspiracies. We can’t find there a lot of magic. Athlough events are fantastic, story and people seem to be real. Long time after, it is possible to discern complexity of characters. We see their alternation, when firsly they seem to us to be bad and after we empathize them and we interpret them like good people.

In conclusion I can say that I’am surprise because of a fact that I can’t wait next season, because I have never even like fantasy and when I heard this is it, I said “It’s not for me”.

April Fools' Day

Today it’s April Fool’s Day. Every year, we make jokes to our friends and family, we spend a lot of time wondering how we can trick them, but actually, why do we celebrate this day? There is a few theories why we do so.

First theory derive from France. In 1582 France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian and as a consequence, New Year’s Day was moved from 1^st April to 1^st January, but certain people continued to celebrate New Year in April.

According to second theory, we celebrate this day, because of the weather. First day of spring is in March, so we expect to have a nice weather in April. Unfortunately, weather trick us and sometimes in April we can see a snow.

Third theory claim that this tradition was introduced by English who played jokes one to another around 1700 and then it became a tradition. 

So be careful this day and watch your back!

LUNCH IN FRANCE

How lunch in France looks like? What is typical for France, is the fact that generally, French people have two hours lunch break during work. Oftentimes, they start their work at 9 a.m. and finish at 17.p.m. For this reason, they like eat their lunch with they workmates in restaurant. Of course, It isn’t a principle and sometimes they eat baguettes during the work. Therefore, if they have time, they like to order in restaurant. In this case meal can consist of appetizer like salad or soup, than  a meat or fish accompanied with a type of potato and a warm vegetable, followed with a dessert and occasionally a cheese platter. Lunch is often accompanied by wine atlough they have to back to work.

BREAKFAST IN FRANCE

Traditional breakfast in France doesn’t resemble breakfasts in other countries, so don’t expect to find bacon, eggs and sausage. So what actually do the French eat?

Traditional French breakfast consist of bread like farm bread and very popular in France baguettes. They combine it with jam, butter or the both. During special days like Sunday, they often eat freshly baked croissants which they can buy in local bakeries. Children are allowed to eat this croissants filled by chocolate, but adults eat it with jam or dipped in coffee, but they rather don’t eat croissants with butter.

Concerning drinks, it is not surprise that French love coffee. It is the most popular hot drink which go with breakfast, but tea is also commonly served in France. Children, of course, don’t drink coffee, so generally they drink fruit juice.

Additionally, they  eat yoghurts or fresh fruits for breakfast, but 3-4 slices it is enough for them.

This difference between France and England, for example, probably is the result of different climate. Personally I like eat bread with jam and coffee as a breakfast, but in this case I’m hungry after short time.

SPRING!

Yesterday we had first day of spring. J It is a wonderful period when all world wakes up. Flowers are blooming and we have impression that all world is positive, we are looking at the world through rose- coloured glasses. Of course, spring it is a good time to realize ours resolutions, to start a new things and above all, to start play sports like running and skating. Finally, we can ride a bicycle, what I like seriously. Unfortunately we have to forget about winter sports like skating and snowboarding. Concerning the mountains, only walking tours without skiing remain. Children can be disappointed that there is no more snow, but knowing our climate.. we can see sometimes snow during Easter, so who knows !

Benefits of drinking green tea

1. It reduces the risk of cancer: lung, breast, skin, stomach, colon, pancreas
It contains substances which defend our DNA from carcinogens

2. It make easier a slimming and it reduce cellulite
This drink effectively accelerate metabolism and reduce appetite.

3. It stimules the blood circulation
Regular drinking green tea prevents hypertension, reducing the risk of heart disease

4. It improve your learning ability
Due to the high content of caffeine in its composition.

5. It improve skin appearance
It slows the aging process so legular drinking slows the ageing process. What is more, green tea extracts have an antibacterial properties

6. Your immunity increase
Green tea support a proper functioning of the immune system

How to prepare crème brûlée ? – one of most popular french dessert

Recipe for 6 servings

Preparation time : 5 minutes + 40 minutes of baking

INGREDIENTS :

·         4 egg yolks

·         200 ml of milk

·         200 ml of liquid cream

·         50 g of powdered sugar

·         25 g brown sugar to caramelize

PREPARATION :

1.       Preheat oven on 100^o. Whip egg yolks with sugar. Pour hot milk and cream on it, mix it and avoid lathering.

2.       Prepare 6 little bowles, wash it using cold water and than pour the cream into.

3.       Bake it about 40 minutes. The cream has must be still trembling.

4.       Cool it down and leave it in a cool place between 4 and 24 hours.

5.       Dust with brown sugar and carmelize it using the fire. Than set for 5 minutes.

Bon appétit !

3 KEYS TO STRENGTHEN SELF-CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence is not a gift from heaven, we have to create it. Instead of this creation we have build a lack of confidence because of some unfortunate event or because of the others. We need some support to build our self- confidence.

Interior speech

The most important is to concentrate on our advantages and to forget our disadvantages, or at least do not expose them to the foreground. We have to change the way od thinking – from negative to positive.

Create your own value scale and forget about the past

Forget all criticism and all injunction, just focus on what do you want to do. People who were near you, created a schema and you feel obligated to follow it. But you don’t have to. Create your own objective and seek to it without thinking about schema and criticism.

Use your skills

It is better to improve yourself with small steps than do all the things in one moment and expect extraordinary effects. It is indispensable for aquire the self-confidence.
So you can’t be to rigorous for yourself. 

Inspired by: http://www.ithaquecoaching.com/articles/3-cles-pour-augmenter-la-confiance-en-soi-173.html

Vegetarianism

Millions people live without eating any meat and even fish, and each one of them has his own reasons for doing so : animals, environment, health, appearance, taste, to be trendy.

I will present a few advantages of being on vegetarian diet :

• ·         This diet is better for our health : balanced vegetarian diet is one of the best diets for our body.
• ·         It is better for environment : this diet is one of the best choices because it is more friendly for our entourage. The meat industry use an immense quantity of the ground, water, fossil fuels producing at the same time 18% of global greenhouse emissions and others pollutions.
• ·         This way of eating is better, of course, for the animals : more than 1 million animals are killed every day only because we want to eat them.  What is more, 80% of this living creatures came from the indrustial farms.
• ·         It is an act of solidarity : the occidental model of eating exhausted planetary resources to the detriment of the south countries.
• ·         It is a delicious food.

This reasons aren’t exhaistives. A good many religious recommend this diet and there is a great number of people who decided to refrain from meat on account of more general ethical reasons. This diet can be also one of the cheapiest ways of eating. 

The Fashion Trends of Spring-Summer 2017

Left to right: Delpozo, Coach, Jason Wu, Erin Fetherston, Creatures of Comfort, kate spade new york

We want the sun not only on the sky. We also want sunshine on our dressing. When temperatures will start to climb, we will go into spring fashion. Finally, we will take off the big winter coats to find the jackets of mid-season. Romantic spring and summer 2017 collections are trying to seduce you and convince you that summer is the best of the seasons.

Which colors and patterns seem to be at the top of this summer?

That will be the season of vivid colors and especialy the return of purple : lilac, orchid, lavender to the deep purple. We will also love roses and petals in slightly chilly tones.

We can not omit the sunny yellows like mimosa, citrine and of corse the orange and tangerine.

The green grass also continues to be part of the spring colors. You can not forget the fact that you can mix all this colors together.

It will be definitely the season of each type of flowers. They will be everywhere.

What about shapes ?

The gypsy style will prevail on the spring summer collections, especially with long and vaporous dresses. Furthermore, the volume on our summer sweaters, asymmetry and modern cuts will dominate. Also, as every season, fashion offers a journey in time. This season direction is the 70s. 

The Grandparent's Day

Today, the Grandparents's Day is an annual celebration that takes place in many countries. The celebration of this day in Canada started in 1995. In the United States and United Kingdom Grandparents National Day was official in 1978. In Poland, it is celebrated since 22 January 1964.

Grandparents always were wise in the eyes of all. Moreover, they are associated with knowledge. They have extensive experience. This day they love to receive gifts from theirs grandchildren. The Grandparents’s Day constitutes a favorable moment to offer them a small present. Several types of gifts can be given to show them your love.

You can offer your grandfather a book of humor with funny cover. The intelligent alarm clock is also a good gift idea to make him happy.  If your grandfather is a big fan of card games, do not hesitate to give them. Photo frame, personalized photo calendar, umbrella ... you have a big choice of gifts dedicated to grandpa!

What about your grandmother ? An original gift will be a nice way to thank her for all these years when she loved, supported and encouraged you ! An idea for the kitchen, like a personalized apron with your family photo or funny cup, plates, salad bowls. The good idea will be personalized products such as photo frame or engraved jewelry. You can also buy her gifts for the house or someting that makes happy every woman- cosmetics.

The Grandparents Day is started to be more and more popular in today's society. So do not forget to note in your calendar that in Poland celebration of this day takes place 21 and 22 of january.

Smoking

Despite the fact that everyone knows that smoking is not healthy, there is a lot of people who ignore the consequences.

Firstly, smoking ruine our health, starting with the small things like loosing sense of smell and taste or not fresh breath, ending with the diseases like lung cancer. Statistically, about half of smokers dies from smoking- related illness. In addition the non-smokers live 10 years longer than persons who smoke.

What is more, you damage the health of others around you. Consequently, the non-smokers are also exposed to negative effects, for example respiratory symptoms such as cougthing and sneezing. After this, the second-hand smoking is especially dangerous for unborn babies or children.

Finally, smoking can affect the pregnancy in many ways, for istance it is connected with pregnancy complications or premature birth. Moreover, the unborn baby can have problems with the development of the brain and respiratory system. Apart from this, the baby is addicted to smoking from the first day of his life.

In short, the smokers are aware of smoking effects and serious diseases that they, non-smokers and children can get, however they still smoke.