Working from home has many advantages, but it’s not that simple. Between the noise, the distractions and the temptations, it is not always easy to concentrate properly. And let’s face it, without discipline, it’s not easy to adapt at first. Fortunately, Feng Shui is there to help you. By harmonizing the energies circulating in your room, you can easily find the dynamism and pleasure of working!
First step: the orientation of your office:
Your productivity and energy depend on the orientation of your office. For example, it is not recommended to turn your back to the door or the window. Generally you feel it intuitively. It is best to be in a working position with your back to the wall and a view of an open space so that your eyes can rest in the distance.
If you really can’t, then opt for a chair with a high back. This choice offers a sense of security and comfort.
If your desk is between the window and the door, you will be in the flow of energy (qi) between the two openings. Since there is too much yang, this position is very tiring.
The solution move your desk slightly or put plants on the path to stop the flow of qi by diverting it. You should also avoid places that are too quiet and too dark so as not to have to deal with an excess of yin. The main objective remains the search for a certain balance between yang (energizing) and yin (soothing).
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Second step: the choice of furniture:
What is favored above all are rounded shapes, transparency, fluidity and lightness. Sobriety and purity are the main characteristics of Feng Shutin.
The contemporary and design style corresponds perfectly to this philosophy.
Furniture with a large number of compartments should be avoided, as they retain energy instead of allowing it to circulate.
Never put shelves behind you or above your head, preferably on the side. This is even more true when the shelves are half empty. You can also opt for closed or glass models.
Desks with nooks and crannies that end up creating shadowy areas are also not recommended. Low shelves are ideal for storing your papers and documents.
Banish sharp, aggressive edges, if you’re facing the edge of a wall, piece of furniture or even an outdoor building, avoid standing near it or hide it with a plant.
Wood, stone or glass are the materials that will be preferred if you want to surround yourself with a soft and pleasant universe. These materials being natural, they bring a positive energy.
Step Three: Decorating
One of the advantages of working at home is that you can surround yourself with objects and accessories that you really appreciate.
Decorate the walls:
the decoration of the walls is a crucial point. First of all, avoid mirrors, they tend to dilute your attention. Hanging shelves are also not recommended, as they are supposed to decrease your reflection.
On the other hand, you can hang pictures of your family, landscapes you love, posters that inspire you… All these wall decorations give a certain serenity to your space and, in turn, to yourself. Photos of your family members who are no longer with you send a positive code, you feel like they are supporting you.
Make the most of plants:
feng shutin pleads in favor of green plants, because they help absorb the electromagnetic pollution that is very present in this space. They bring oxygen and have a direct effect on your well-being. In the Chinese philosophy, they are considered as being likely to improve concentration, they guarantee a better productivity, more calm, creativity and initiative.
Step four: tidy up:
Order is synonymous with harmony, you need to declutter your office very regularly so that the environment is more serene. Start the sorting, filing and tidying operation very quickly! Throw away what is no longer useful, put your files away, don’t leave them on the desk, don’t pile them up on the floor or on the shelves next to it.
Sort them out, by putting order in your papers, you put order in your ideas too. Throw away papers that are of no use to you. Get rid of the empty cup lying around, the pencil, which you do not need.
It is also recommended to clean and dust your space regularly. Pay attention to the screens in particular, which attract dust like magnets. The keyboard should also be cleaned regularly.
Fifth step: the choice of colors
Did you know that? Each color gives off a warm (yang) or cold (yin) energy. You can play with them according to the energies you want and the desired atmosphere. Warm colors like yellow, orange, red bring dynamism, concentration and stimulate exchanges. Cold colors such as dark blue, gray or white are more for calm, creativity for blue, reflection and silence. Don’t hesitate to surround yourself with the right colors for a favorable atmosphere according to your work and your needs: be calm or dynamic.
