Work from home is more the norm these days than an exception. Whether you work from home frequently or occasionally, the line between home and office can get blurred unless you have a dedicated office space in your home.
Enter feng shui! These ancient Chinese principles can provide some much-needed order to this space in your home.
Here are some simple feng shui tips for ensuring productivity and success through your home-office.
It’s all about the location
To create a productive workspace, pay heed to the location of your home office. Ideally, it should be in a stimulating environment for increased productivity.
The living room and dining room have the perfect vitality that a workspace needs. Thus, you can consider using these rooms for your home-office.
A home office in the bedroom or basement of your house is a strict no. While the basement has stagnant energy, the bedroom is your personal space where you go for calm and quiet.
It is believed that the energy your work brings to the bedroom is likely to disturb the yin and yang balance, leading to a negative impact on your personal life.
Take control of things
While setting up your desk, make sure that you assume the command position recommended by feng shui. By doing so, you can avoid being stressed all the time and instead take charge of your professional life and business. Simple, isn’t it?
Wondering what the command position is? Well, it is the spot that is furthest from the door and not in the direct line with it. Generally, it is located diagonally from the door.
If you are using the dining space or the sofa, make sure that you can see the doorway from there, so you can keep a check on who enters the office.
Set the limits right
A common problem with home offices is the lack of privacy and distinction between personal and private space. If the work area is not demarcated clearly, it can cause loss of focus and result in less productivity.
A barrier between your office and the rest of the house is necessary to keep your family and work in separate quarters.
To get the much-needed private space when working, consider installing a room divider or a “do not disturb” sign.
Keep it organised
Keep your desk well-lit and organised to invite yang energy to your workspace. Also, avoid sitting across sharp angled objects or corners in your home office.
If unavoidable, cover the sharp corners with a soft fabric to reduce the negative impact. In order to keep refreshing the energy, place a few plants in your office.
A small table fan can also be used to beget similar results.
Now that you’ve tackled your office, it’s time to boost the feng shui in your home.