Feng Shui Office Layout

A Feng Shui Office Layout Guide

One of the reasons why you are not progressing at work could be from stagnant Chi. Chi, is best described as the flow of life force or vital energy that surrounds us. The basic principle of Chi it that everything in existence is believed to have, and is connected by, this vital life force. How does this relate to your work? You work Chi is blocked. Change the interior design of youroffice to a Feng Shui office layout and let the Chi flow.

Feng Shui Desk Placement

• Move your desk into a "command position" in your office. Here's how you do it:

1. Position your desk so that you are facing the door and there is a wall behind you. Do not place it directly in front of the door, this places you directly in the path of Sha, also know as bad Chi.
2. If you cannot change the position of your desk, place a plant either on the floor by your desk or a smaller plant on top of your desk. This will help to block the Sha from reaching you and your work.
3. Hang a picture of a landscape on the wall behind you – This will give you the supportive Chi you need to be more productive and successful at work.

• Get Organized – This is an absolute must. A cluttered desk means a cluttered mind. Clutter also blocks the flow of positive Chi.

1. Clear everything off your desk that you do not use regularly or do not need.
2. Clean out your filing cabinet – Throw away any paperwork that you do not need or is considered useless.
3. File away paperwork you still need – Storing unneeded paperwork creates clutter. Use this same principle for paperwork you rarely use.
4. Place all sharp objects in desk drawers – Some common examples: sharpened pencils, scissors, staple removers and if you have a cactus in your office, take it out. Cacti do not promote the flow of positive Chi because they are sharp and pointed plants.

Personalize Your Work Space

• Affirmational Belongings – These are the items that have personal meaning. Personalize your blank wall décor by adorning theme with pieces of artwork that you absolutely adore or place a picture of your loved ones on your desk. These items promote positive feelings and therefore, promote positive Chi.
• Affirmational Belongings can be anything – They don't have to be pictures or works of art, they can be anything that has meaning and value to you such as, a vase of your favorite flowers or a cherished book.
• Frame a favorite motivational quote – Use quotes that are original and unique, they will have more meaning to you that way. Here are a few examples to get you started:
  • "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." This e.e. cummings (this is not a typo, e.e. cummings used lower case letters for his name in all his work) quote is great if you are just beginning your career or are questioning your career choices.
  • "To be nobody but yourself in a world that is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human can fight; and never stop fighting." This is another great quote from e.e. cummings and is perfect for any occasion.

A Word of Warning

Too much or too little of anything is never good. Of course this point can be argued, but in Feng Shui, having too much or too little of any one-type of item is counterproductive. For example: You are looking to advance in your career so you fill your walls with artwork depicting water scenes (representing the water element) and nothing else. This is counterproductive as too much of the same type of water scene will actually promote work to diminish your productivity level. Now apply that same principle in reverse: having little or no representation of the water element will lead to stress, pettiness and anxiety.

If you are having a hard time remembering all of these Feng Shui principles, start with the most important: Feng Shui is all about balance.