It turns out I’m not alone in using colour to calm or energise myself. “Colour psychology is an emerging area of research,” explains Hallissey.

“However, there are general trends. It’s thought that wearing red can increase feelings of confidence, wearing yellow can evoke feelings of optimism, blue tends to be associated with calm and spending time in a green room can be relaxing.”

Think about your sleepwear – chances are that you’ll gravitate towards muted, softer tones for your evening wind-down, and with good reason.

“Pastel shades of blue, green or cream are known for their calming, balancing and restorative influence,” advises personal stylist Lindsay Edwards. “These colours are perfect to wear during yoga or pilates classes.”

“I tried dopamine dressing for my workouts – here’s what wearing bright colours did for my motivation and energy levels”