Nº166/Feng Shui tips for offices

Feng Shui, meaning "wind" and "water," is the ancient art of living in harmony with the natural world. While the spaces you live or work in may differ, the principles of Feng Shui remain the same. Feng Shui is, in fact, a traditional way of living with its philosophy strongly rooted in spirituality. 

Feng Shui for offices

Money may seem like a material thing to you, but it has many spiritual and energetic effects that influence all parts of your life. Money flows in and out of your life like the wind, touching everything as it passes by. It is important to ensure that this wind is a healing and strengthening force, not a destructive power that causes harm. It is equally important to keep the wind blowing constantly, at least as a gentle breeze, and to prevent stagnant, foul air (which symbolizes stagnant finances). Feng Shui for offices not only provides guidelines for living harmoniously in your work environment but also explains how you can manage office spaces to attract prosperity.

There are some time-tested office Feng Shui practices that you can use to improve your workplace. Following these Feng Shui tips can help the office Feng Shui work for you, and you'll begin to notice the changes.

Feng Shui tips for offices
Remove clutter

Your office should be organized and arranged efficiently. Clutter according to Feng Shui encourages negative Chi (energy) and should be minimized. Remove any unnecessary materials lying in your office. By clearing away the physical clutter you face daily, you free your mind and emotions, feeling lighter, more cheerful, and optimistic in your renewed workspace. 

Position of the desk

Keep your desk in the commanding position. The commanding position means a position of power, where you have a clear view of the door, a pleasant view out the window, and a wall behind you for stability. This desk placement, according to Feng Shui principles, offers you maximum control.

Shape of your desk

The shape of your desk can influence your mood and productivity at work. Rounded curves promote a smooth flow, encouraging creativity. A kidney-shaped desk follows the natural curves of the human body and is believed to create a subconscious sense of inner alignment.

Placing the plants

Place plants in your workspace to help you stay connected to the natural world. Since green color stimulates creativity and new ideas, it encourages a creative element in the office. In Feng Shui practice, keeping plants promotes positive Chi flow in corners, which are often neglected spaces lacking energy. Green plants also act as a filtering system, reducing toxins and circulating stagnant air.

Choosing the correct light

The best light is natural daylight, so move your desk near a window, but never place your desk directly in front of a window or fluorescent lights, as they cast glare, causing eyestrain and exhaustion. You can significantly boost your mood and energy by switching from fluorescent lights to warm lights that donít cast glare.

Use of Feng Shui colors

Using Feng Shui colors can help you achieve balance in your office. Different colors have different properties; some can make people feel grounded and secure. Blues, purples, or reds are believed to enhance the wealth and prosperity area of your office.

Office Feng Shui and bagua 

A Bagua map can help you to make your office a ìFeng Shui-friendlyî environment. Bagua can help you in placing objects or placement of furniture in your office in areas which in Feng Shui are said to stimulate your discipline, prosperity and creativity. Once you determine the connections between various spaces in your office and 8 different guas of the bagua map, you start to develop a much stronger sense of purpose and focus about the changes you would like to implement in your life. You can make use of Feng Shui Elements for creating a balance between yin and yang energies.

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