Office Feng Shui
Do You Know These Fast Office Feng Shui Tips To Increase Your Success?
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art promoting well being through design.
Practitioners of this art say that if a space is designed properly with the objects and furniture being properly arranged then your feelings of safety and comfort will affect both your attitude and success level. When an individual begins to implement these principles in their home office, energy can easily flow through the space without being blocked or impeded, thus creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere which aids in productivity.
Increase Your Productivity Ten Fold by Merely Rearranging your Workspace
By using Feng Shui in your home office you can help to increase your level of productivity. Though some principles of Feng Shui might seem a bit unconventional, others make logical sense. I’ve compiled four simple ones that you can implement today to see if you notice a difference in your quality of work and overall well being today.
Reduce your Clutter
The very first thing that is necessary to increase productivity is to eliminate excess clutter. Clutter, especially items that represent unfinished work, or a nagging project, will block the natural flow of energy throughout your workspace. You should find a place to store the clutter and any unneeded items. You should try and store it outside of the room being used as your home office.
- Take the time to categorize things and get your stuff organized before removing them from your office, even if only temporarily. Grab a few boxes and label them with some basic categories.
- Ideas include bills, office supplies, magazines, stationery, personal items, etc. Place your items into the boxes accordingly so that you can easily find them and organize them later.
- The most important thing is to clear the room so that you can start creating your perfect space.
- You might have some trouble getting rid of some items but keep in mind the theory of Feng Shui states that in order for new items and opportunities to come into play and into your path, you must clear out to old to give room for new.
Keep Your Business and Family Life Separate
If you are using a part of a room in your home that is also used for something else you should separate these two areas using a screen or curtain. This way your energy and attention does not become divided while you are working.
Placement of Your Furniture
- It is important that you face your desk in such a manner that you are sitting in the corner furthest from the entrance.
- Ideally your desk should sit diagonally and your back should be to the corner.
- You can also place your desk so that you have a wall behind you. You want to make sure that you are not sitting with you back up against a window.
- If you have no choice but to have your back to the door you should place a mirror in front of, or above you, so that you can see anyone who enters the room.
- You don’t want your desk in line with the hallway because you want to avoid looking directly into other rooms.
- The southeast quadrant o the room is the best as it is said to be the area that generates abundance and prosperity, its ideal to place a thriving plant in this corner.
Go Natural, Go Green
Feng Shui Practitioners stress the importance of using natural elements- natural materials, natural light and natural air. These elements bring more energy and provide individuals with a more calming effect than artificial things.
- Choose living plants instead of silk flowers.
- It is also important to incorporate many natural textures into your furniture, flooring and window coverings.
- Go for full spectrum lighting rather than fluorescent bulbs.
- When using Feng Shui principles make sure to keep in mind your own mood and keep positive energy when occupying your workspace.
- Remove any items that might detract from your energy.
Try these techniques today to determine whether or not they make you feel more peaceful, productive, and prosperous in this new energetically positive office environment.
