He feng shui It is a philosophy focused on the balance of energy, in order to create balance and harmony in the home through the arrangement of furniture and decorative accessories, as well as the combination of elements, materials and colors in different spaces.
The teachings of feng shui Not only do they apply to different rooms in the house, but you can also move them to the office, and now that so many people work from home, you can of course incorporate them into your work space. home office.
After all, Your desk (whether in an office or at home) is one of the places where you spend the most time of the day and where you need to be comfortable and have an environment that allows you to concentrate, be creative and improve your productivity..
Never turn your back to the door
To begin with, a fundamental point is the location of the desk in relation to the door of the room where it is located. It is important that you place it so that when you sit in front of it you have good visibility towards the door, whether it is facing you or to one side, but never behind you.
This is because When you can’t see what or who is entering your space, it creates a sense of exposure and distraction, making it difficult to concentrate properly and making you unconsciously feel insecure..
Although it is not recommended, if for reasons of space and design of the room you must have your back to the door, place a small mirror in front of you so that you can see the door from where you are.
Incorporates the five elements
One of the main components of the feng shui is to balance the five elements within a space. These elements are: Wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
To add them to your desktop you can place plants, candles, seashells, crystals, a photo of the sea, a river or a waterfall, and even decorate with certain colors that evoke these elements, or add decorations that have them drawn or represented in somehow.
keep it tidy and clean
Nothing breaks focus like a cluttered workspace.. Therefore, keep your things organized, so that you have them at hand and you can have easy access to what you need at all times.
Also try to have everything you need to carry out your activities so that you do not have to move from one room to another in search of a notebook or a pen.
Finally, place a small desktop trash can or one on the floor, so you don’t leave papers or trash everywhere.
Make it a nice space for you
Since you spend a good part of the day in it, make sure your workspace is visually attractive and comfortable for you. It is important that your desk has a suitable size and height and that your chair is comfortable and ergonomic, because at the end of each day your back will thank you.
In addition, you can add some elements that help you feel comfortable and at ease and that at the same time help you stimulate creativity, relaxation and concentration, such as an essential oil diffuser.
Aromas such as lemon, rosemary, cinnamon, mint and cedar favor concentration, mental agility, memory and brain activation, while lavender helps you combat stress.
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You can also have some plants or your favorite crystals to raise the energy of the space. The monstera, bamboo, African violets and the money or dollar plant are often related in the feng shui with financial abundance and professional growth.
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