6/24/25 - Color Psychology and What We Want At Work

Tuesday 6/24/25

Celebration of the Senses

International Fairy Day

Museum Comes to Life Day

National Pralines Day

Swim a Lap Day

World UFO Day

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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa saved a lost chicken that was hanging out by the front door of a Buffalo Wild Wings last week.  They joked that the hen was obviously "confused."

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Police in Oregon are searching for a 42-year-old man who got into a high-speed chase near Portland on Friday.  And it's all over social media . . . because the guy's name is "Loony Toon." 

But his full, legal name is apparently "Loony John Franklin Toon."

Cops pulled him over around 2:45 A.M. on Friday when they saw him weaving through traffic.  Then they realized he had a felony warrant out for his arrest.

They put a spike strip in front of his wheels to stop him from driving off.  But he threw his SUV in reverse, rammed their car, then drove over the spikes and sped off anyway.  He fired several shots while driving away but didn't hit anyone.

He eventually abandoned his SUV, ran out onto a golf course, and got away.  But a woman in his passenger's seat was detained.  Last we heard, they were still looking for him. 

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Color psychology is the study of how different colors can affect your mood and behavior.  Now much of the evidence in this field is anecdotal at best . . . but artists and interior designers have long known how important colors are to your mood.

For example, red, yellow, and orange are known as warm colors.  They can evoke feelings ranging from warmth to hostility.

Whereas, blue, purple, and green are known as the cool colors.  And they can make you feel anything from calm to sadness.

But according to a color psychology expert, one color stands above them all.  Especially when you wear it.

She said, "Green is the psychological primary color that balances the other three: red, yellow and blue.  Too stressed?  It will calm you.  Down in the dumps?  It will lift you up.  It's a calming color . . . and I love wearing it."

And there are studies that show seeing the color green in your environment lowers your stress level.  Like, if you see a green space in a city, it can lower your blood pressure and heart rate.

A psychologist and Reiki master agreed, and said, "Green tends to be soothing, so wearing green may make you feel more relaxed and less anxious."

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A new survey asked today's workforce about the "non-negotiable" perks they're looking for, and the most important stuff is health benefits and financial security.

1.  Paid overtime is the top non-negotiable benefit.  76% say it's a must-have.

2.  Paid sick leave is next.  75% say it's one of their requirements.

3.  Comprehensive health insurance packages . . . 73%

4.  401(k) retirement package . . . 67%

5.  Comprehensive dental packages . . . 59%.

Further down the list, there's a noticeable difference between men and women.

Financial security is a top priority for men.  28% of men consider stock and investment options to be essential, compared to 22% of women.  20% of men say that financial planning and counseling is a must-have, versus only 15% of women.

Women prioritize supportive, inclusive benefits, family needs, and workplace culture.

36% of women say that comprehensive maternity and paternity leave are essential perks.  Just 27% of men agree.  And 30% of women say DEI programs and training are non-negotiable, compared to 23% of men.

But no one has higher standards than younger, Gen Z and Millennial workers.

30% of Gen Z professionals are seeking compressed four-day workweeks, or comparable work-life balance flexibility.

18% of Gen Z'ers want "fun rooms" with games like ping-pong and other recreational activities.  17% of Millennials consider "nap rooms" essential.  And 20% of Gen Z'ers and 14% of Millennials say they need pet-friendly offices.

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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Not only is Texas NOT the largest state, but if you cut Alaska in half, Texas would be the third largest state.

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