Office Feng Shui
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Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging objects in your home or office to make the environment more pleasing and to help you achieve your goals. The idea of creating "positive energy" is central to Feng Shui, and its followers believe it will bring believers health, wealth and luck. Though it might not do all that for everyone, at the very least, it will make your working environment more pleasant. Don't think Feng Shui has to be complex. You can do a few simple, inexpensive things to make your office more pleasant. In a home office, make sure your bedroom is far from your office. Separate your business life from your personal life at home. Surround yourself with images, colors and items that make you happy. Make sure your office has lots of natural light and bring some plants into your office space. |
Placement of your office furniture, computer armoire or computer desk is also important. Make sure you do not have your back to the door in your office. Don't face a wall while you work, or make the wall "disappear" with a piece of art. The best office space is one that has a regular shape, has at least one window, a solid door that can close and a good place for the desk to live.
Getting rid of clutter is another important Feng Shui tenant. Clutter saps your energy and makes you feel like work is too daunting to ever complete, so creating a system for clearing away debris is a good idea. Mark a day on your calendar for "clutter clear away" and stick with it. You'll be more productive in the long run without intimidating piles everywhere.
