Even people who don't subscribe to the principles of feng shui appreciate the idea of a feng office. Whether you work at home or someplace else, you need a workspace that hits the correct combination of yin and yang -- of active energy that'll keep you going and peaceful energy that mitigates stress. As with all feng shui, creating a feng office is about this balance.
Given that, let's consider the different things you can do to improve the chi (energy) of your workspace surroundings.
General feng office tips
There are some things you can do to achieve a great balance in any feng office, regardless of location. These include:
- Putting candles on your desk to symbolize serenity. Always light the wick, even if you only do it once -- unlit candles symbolize wasted potential
- Avoid putting a shelf directly over your desk: it symbolizes the weight of your pressures crushing in on you
- Follow the basic feng shui principle of organization: try to keep your workspace as neat and clutter-free as possible. If your desk is untidy, your stress level will go up as soon as you look at it!
- Surround yourself with at least one item that makes you feel calm and peaceful (family photos, perhaps) and one that makes you feel energized (a particularly scented candle or a motivational plaque, for example).
- Pay attention to color! If you're surrounded with beige and neutrals, your office is overwhelmingly yin, not conducive to getting work done. If you can't change the color of your office, put up decorations in colors you like. If you're in a cubicle, you could even drape the walls with inexpensive colored fabric.
These basic tips will crate a feng office in any situation.
The home office
A home office is slightly different from any other workspace. The most important thing for a home office is to separate your workspace from your living space. That accomplishes two things: it limits your distractions (for example, can you see the television from your desk?) and it keeps your work from intruding on your personal life.
Obviously, the best place to put your home office is in the work and career sector of the ba gua. However, there are less obvious options you might exercise for specific occupations. For example, if you're a screenwriter trying to get published, it might be as or more valuable to put your workspace in the fame sector of your home. If you're an artist, the creativity area might be ideal. Use your judgement and go with what feels right.
The one place that you should never try to construct a feng office is your bedroom. Work and sleep are mutually incompatible. If there's absolutely no way to avoid putting your desk in your bedroom, create a physical barrier (such as a folding screen) so you can block it off when not in use.
Whether you work at home or elsewhere, you'll benefit from the balance of a feng office.
Autor: Lisa Chang
Lisa Chang is a feng shui consultant, spiritual trainer, and author of the popular book "Feng Shui Secrets for a Fulfilled Life." Visit her website to discover the secrets of feng shui: http://www.fengshuidecoratingonline.com
Added: April 21, 2009
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