Feng Shui your office/cubicle

While I would prefer decorating my cubicle with things that make me forget about the fact that I’m at work, my bosses prefer decorations that keep me focused and productive. So I decided to apply some of the principals of Feng Shui to my cubicle in an effort to create a more harmonious and organized environment.

Here are some tips on how to Feng Shui your cubicle/office:

Sit in the corner farthest from the entrance to the room, and place your desk at a diagonal to the doorway, or directly facing it. Symbolically, business comes to you through the door, so facing it puts you in a ‘command’ position. For those in a pre-arranged cubicle, place a small mirror on your computer monitor so you can see behind you, since facing away from the entrance to a room gives you a sense of vulnerability.

Keep your desk and work area clean and free of clutter. Add small pleasant decorations, and a single personal item to make the office seem safe and inviting. Beautiful items that catch the eye are said to attract chi. Hide your chords as they represent chaos. Doing so will eliminate clutter and allow the free flow of chi.

Organize your paperwork horizontally rather than vertically. Stacks of paper make you feel like your work is endless

Put a safe made of metal in either the West or Northwest corners, which both represent the metal element. The safe symbolizes the prosperity and financial security of your business.

Strategically place your computer in the area of your office that best suits the work you do. Placing your computer in the North or West corner of your office is said to enhance creativity, while placing it in the Southeast corner is good for those who use their computer to generate income.

Take great care of the files you store in your office as it demonstrates respect for your business records. They represent your past, present, and future business.

Be cautious when placing mirrors in your office. Mirrors can reflect negative energy from clients to other people in the room. Avoid placing your desk opposite a mirror, it doubles your workload. Instead use mirrors along with pictures and paintings on side walls to break apart large rooms.

Create a “wealth area” in your office by hanging a picture of a lake, or waterfall, since water represents energy flow. Put an aquarium or tabletop fountain the East, North, or Southeast corner of your office to activate business success. It is also a great idea to put a plant in your office to symbolize the growth of success. A Bamboo, Jade, or Money tree placed in a red pot on the top left hand corner of your desk is ideal.

Hope this is of help to someone. I’m off to go drink some tea.

Sources:

Care2m, Ergo in Demand, Fengsui Tips, AzStar

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