Red is more than just a color; it’s a feeling, an energy, and sometimes even a challenge. After standing out and stepping into the confidence red demanded in part one, I want to share how this bold hue shaped my emotions, energy, and even my outlook on life. Here’s the second part of my red month journey.
Red Energy in a Busy December
December is always a whirlwind – so many tasks, guests, and endless to-dos. Yet, this month, I’ve felt surprisingly upbeat and full of energy, despite the busyness. Is it the red? Or the excitement of my project? I’m not sure. But either way, it’s definitely a positive shift. I’ve noticed the energy boost even during my workouts – I feel stronger, more motivated, and ready to tackle whatever comes my way. Red seems to be fueling me in ways I didn’t expect.
Confidence in Red: Fake It Till You Make It
My confidence has grown so much while wearing red this month. It’s like, if I’m already standing out and everyone can see me, I might as well wear it confidently. At first, it was all fake it till you make it. I tried to act self-assured even when I didn’t feel that way. But eventually, something shifted. I stopped overthinking, and now it’s more like whatever, who cares?. By pretending to be confident, I’ve actually become confident. Red is turning out to be more transformative than I imagined.
Life as a Game: A Wish Come True
With this project, my life is starting to feel like a game – and that’s something I wished for a long time ago. Now I realize that it’s actually happening, almost unconsciously. Recently, I stumbled across a YouTube video titled How to Make Life Feel Like a Game and thought, Wait a minute – this is exactly what my project has done for me! Of course, it’s not 100% a game (life is still life), but it’s added so much joy, playfulness, and curiosity to my everyday routine. And I didn’t even realize it was happening until now.
Falling for Red, Not Ready for Purple
My new purple items arrived for next month, and I tried them on. But here’s the thing – it didn’t feel the same as when I tried on red during my black month. Back then, I couldn’t wait to transition from black to red. I was so excited to step into its energy. But now? I’m not quite ready to leave red behind. I’m loving the energy red brings, and it makes me wonder – why didn’t I wear red before? It feels so empowering and alive.
Self-Discovery Among People
I’ve noticed that I gain the most insights about myself when I’m surrounded by people. It’s in those moments – how I think, feel, and react among others – that I truly get to know myself. Forget two years of meditating alone in a cave on a mountain – that’s child’s play compared to navigating life and relationships among people. That’s where the real challenges lie for me. But hey, what do I know? I’ve never spent two years in a cave, so I can’t say for sure, haha!
Red: The Missing Piece for Action
Once again, my workouts this month have been incredible – so full of energy and drive. It’s starting to feel like red is exactly what I’ve been missing. It’s as if this color is fueling me, giving me the push I needed to get moving, take action, and believe in myself. Red feels like the missing piece I didn’t even know I needed. It reminds me of that book about personality types and colors (* The 4 Color Personalities, or something like that). According to it, the red personality type is what I lack most – but also what I need most to achieve my dreams and goals.
How Will I Survive Without Red?
I can’t believe I’ll have to wait 11 months before I get to fully embrace red again – how am I supposed to survive that?! But doesn’t matter, because I’m so curious to see how the other colors will affect me. Red, though… she’s definitely lived up to all the rumors about her.
A Project Turning into a Movement?
I had a call with Merel, my color analysis teacher, and she’s thinking about joining my project! She wants to start with black, just like I did, so we can compare results. Even more exciting – she’s considering inviting her current and former students to join in, even if just for a few days. If this works out, my little color project could turn into a whole movement! How amazing would that be?
“Dame in Rot!”
Something funny happened today at the bookstore. I was looking at some kids’ pens when I suddenly heard someone shout, ‘Dame in Rot!’ (Lady in red) I turned around, a bit confused, and she said, ‘3.75 Euros.’ I told her, ‘I didn’t ask you anything,’ thinking she’d confused me with someone else who’d asked about the price earlier. But no – you can’t confuse the lady in red with anyone else! She noticed me inspecting the pens and realized the price wasn’t visible, so she just gave me the info without me saying a word. How nice! Would she have noticed me if I’d been in black? Who knows. But in red, you’re always the center of attention. Period.
A Month Full of Compliments
I’ve never received as many compliments in one month as I did during my red month. My mother-in-law told me multiple times how good red looks on me. And it wasn’t just her – other people kept making positive remarks about it, too. Red seems to have this magnetic effect, not just on how you feel but also on how others perceive you.
The Power of the Right Red
I’ve realized something important this month – not all reds make me feel amazing. It’s the bright, warm red tones that fill me with energy and confidence. Cooler reds or darker shades don’t feel right on me, and I don’t enjoy wearing them as much. This has been such a great reminder that even within a single color, finding the right tone makes all the difference! Discover your colors!
My First Glasses—And They’re Red!
Here’s something funny: even though I never liked red, last year I chose red glasses as my first-ever prescription pair (not counting sunglasses). I picked them not just because they suited me, but because they made me feel more bold and authoritative. There’s something about red – it makes a statement, even in small details like glasses. I guess red was starting to grow on me long before I even realized it!
Channeling Red Sonja
As I wrote in my blog introduction to red, this month I’ve truly felt her power, energy, and confidence – just like Red Sonja or Ruby Vivienne herself. Red has absolutely lived up to her reputation, proving why she’s known for boldness and strength. This month has been a transformative journey, and I’ve embraced every bit of it.
Enclothed Cognition: The Power of Color
It’s fascinating how the clothes we wear influence how we feel and how we act – it’s called enclothed cognition. But I’ve realized it’s not just the clothes; the color we wear has a huge impact, too. This month, wearing red hasn’t just changed how I feel about myself, but also how I act and carry myself. Color isn’t just something we see – it’s something we experience.
Red December
Red has been a month of transformation, energy, and discovery. It’s a color I never loved before, but now I’m wondering how I’ll wait 11 months to experience it again. But with that thought comes excitement—what will the other colors bring? Stay with me as I explore violet next month and uncover the mysteries it holds!
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