Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of capturing energy to create harmony and vitality in a space. When you clear your office of clutter and organize things, you open yourself up to clarity and the easy flow of natural energy.
By practicing home office organization the Feng Shui way, you can reap the benefits of positive energy flow to increase your productivity.
How To Create Order From Clutter And Take Control!
By clearing away clutter you create order and can take better control of your space. The first step to clearing clutter is to remove items that you don’t need in the office or that don’t contribute to the principles of Feng Shui.
This doesn’t mean your office environment has to be dull and lifeless—quite the contrary.
Items that inspire and motivate you should be placed in your office. Uplifting images and photos of friends and family can be added to the walls to motivate you. Incorporate the natural elements of fire, water, earth and wood in everyday objects or accessories. These items increase energy and create a balance that results in better productivity.
As much as the urge strikes you, don’t use your office space for anything other than the work for which it was intended. Keep the household duties outside the office. It is easy to let your life encroach upon the space you’ve dedicated to your work when the two are at the same address. This is a trap for clutter and should be avoided.
Organize your desk to create accessibility to the most used items. Keep everything else stored inside the desk in organized dividers or containers. File, file and file some more. Don’t just leave papers lying about your desk. Incorporate a system of filing that enables you to locate information quickly and easily.
Incorporating the natural elements into your storage and filing accessories is a great way to integrate Feng Shui into your office. Red is believed to nurture feelings of wealth and happiness. It can enhance your mood and even bring you good luck. Invest in some deep red file bins to display on your desk. Use a bold red phone and desk accessories that hold your paperclips and writing instruments.
When using color, make sure there is a good balance. Don’t overdo the use of red. Incorporate green plants to represent earth and wood and balance the red. Also try to balance the elements. Wood is represented well with your furniture. Bring in metals through the use of paperweights and metal trays for files and papers. Light a few candles to represent fire and enrich the space with pleasing aromas.
The organization of your home office the Feng Shui way can brighten your work future. It can increase the flow of positive energy and bring you clarity. Aesthetically, it is soothing, inviting and energetic all at once. It brings a balance of the natural elements that create a harmonious atmosphere in which to work. Feng Shui can open your business up to enhanced productivity and efficiency while managing clutter in a stylish way.