With spring comes higher temps, brighter rooms, a lower need for florescent lights, and more time to connect with the natural world around us. The great news is that spring can easily translate into your workspace with these easy Feng shui techniques to maximize on your productivity and reduce stress.
In the winter, the colder season brings dimmer lighting and naturally, less sunny days which makes a big impact on our work environment. With that said, let there be light! The best place to start with the start of spring is welcoming natural light as we take full advantage of the sun shining through our windows at work. Natural light brings the sun’s vibrant energy into our work day, promoting vitality and a sense of well-being, making it the most beneficial lighting source in Feng Shui. To maximize the flow of chi, ensure that your windows are clean and unobstructed, allowing ample natural light to enter your office. Now is the time to remove dust from the edges as well.
On the topic of dust, spring cleaning is in full effect so now is the best time to tidy up your office space and clear clutter, old papers and files, miscellaneous trash or wrappers, and a good mop/sweep or vacuum depending on what’s best for the space. Need a new rug? Need a new office chair? Time for an upgrade! Does your office feel stuffy? Add some plants for a touch of nature – incorporating nature is a great way to purify the air and cleanse a room’s energy. A few plants that are great for offices include lucky bamboo, succulents, golden pothos, money tree, bird of paradise, Boston Fern, and a snake plant. Your office is often a direct reflection of ourselves and our work styles so customize your space to your needs and what you generally prefer to focus and make the most of your time each week.
When it comes to a work space, it’s best to achieve balance and is generally recommended to avoid fire elements and bring in water and metal elements instead. This includes color as well – avoid red and instead use blues and other auspicious colors. Symbols of water reflect the Yin element and also symbolize abundance – a great way to bring success into your work life. Water also brings calm and flow to your workspace so it’s worth considering a small fountain, a metal sculpture, or a painting with different shades of blue.
It doesn’t take much to amplify an office’s natural chi energy. As a whole, simplicity is best for optimum focus and concentration so minimize decor and keep the space feeling open and clear of too many objects. The phrase “clear desk, clear mind” is well known and true. Keep your desk as organized as possible so that you can sit down and feel prepared to get to work with little distractions. You can even utilize your wall space to keep desktop space clear. You can add metal racks, wire baskets, or shelves to store important items. Avoid stacking these on your work space, this will only create a chaotic workspace with limited productivity. Many times, offices won’t use their wall or vertical space and many items end up on the floor or surfaces leaving other areas underutilized.
Label when you can! Labels are a great way to stay organized and easily sort through work information in a timely manner. At the end of the day, you don’t want to scramble looking for a file before a call or meeting. Sort your documents in a way that makes sense. Categorize by topic or month and store them in containers that compliment your other decor. This also allows you to go back and revisit old materials as needed for recycling.
Have important to-dos? Do you have continuous meetings? Create a bulletin board and calendar to keep track of important dates and tasks! Your mind is clear when you can sit back and know you are up-to-date and not missing anything timely.
Spring is a great time to get on track and stay organized for the year ahead. For more details on spring cleaning or a space clearing, contact me at 512-740-1251.
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