{"id":220,"date":"2016-10-29T13:16:27","date_gmt":"2016-10-29T13:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aboutflowers1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=220"},"modified":"2020-07-29T18:13:07","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T18:13:07","slug":"live-colorfully-dare-to-be-different","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/quick-links\/live-like-a-flower\/live-colorfully-dare-to-be-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Colorfully \u2013 Dare to Be Different"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;live colorfully Text&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.6&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>LIVE LIKE A FLOWER: Live Colorfully<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Each of us is like a flower: unique, beautiful and the source of a smile. Show the world what variety you are with these tips from design psychology expert and author of <i>Do I Look Skinny in this House?,<\/i> <a href=\"\/aboutflowers\/about-the-experts\/#ellis\"><span class=\"s2\">Kelli Ellis<\/span><\/a>. She shares advice on how to <b>live like a flower<\/b> by being colorful and daring to be different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/03\/LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully_600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1699\" src=\"https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/03\/LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully_600.jpg\" alt=\"LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/03\/LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully_600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/03\/LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully_600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/safnow.org\/aboutflowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/03\/LIveLikeAFlower_LiveColorfully_600-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Shake it up.<\/b> Do something unpredictable. Skydive, take ballroom dancing lessons, drive a race car, learn how to sail, paint the living room a wild color, hang flowers from the chandelier\u2026 try something completely new and you\u2019ll feel new!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Make it simple<\/b>. Keep the people that make your life better on speed dial; your hair stylist, your <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalfloristdirectory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">florist<\/span><\/a>, your dog walker, your baby sitter. Call on the pros and trust them to make your life simple and sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Good morning sunshine.<\/b> Start and end your day in a color that makes your heart smile, one that creates a key to your haven. Choose a bedding color that you love, and wrap yourself in a smile every day. On your nightstand, fill a vase with flowers in your favorite color. A <a href=\"\/aboutflowers\/flowers-and-morning-moods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Harvard study<\/span><\/a> shows that while people tend to feel least positive in the early hours, they reported feeling happier and more energetic after looking at flowers first thing in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Ignore your \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/b> To brighten your day, get bold. Instead of the usual black tights, try colored leggings in your favorite color. Swap out the typical black boots for vibrant pumps. Find a new style one piece at a time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Make a statement.<\/b> Share the things you love with the world. Create your own signature brand by choosing a favorite flower and always have them on your desk, or be known for your cool hairstyles and hair accessories. Do both and pin your favorite flower in your hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Spread Smiles.<\/b> Show your thoughtful and creative side by giving your work mates flowers that you think represents them. Flowers make the boss smile too! According to a <a href=\"\/aboutflowers\/workplace-productivity-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Texas A&amp;M study<\/span><\/a>, productivity, innovation and creative problem solving improve when flowers and plants are in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221; global_module=&#8221;222&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243;][et_pb_social_media_follow global_parent=&#8221;222&#8243; link_shape=&#8221;rounded_rectangle&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|3px|3px|3px|3px&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; 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