How to Have Good Feng Shui in the Office

Feng shui for office is an important application of feng shui as is the feng shui for the bedroom. We tend to spend many hours at the office, be it a home office or an outside work environment.

It is good to try to connect all the dots, so to speak, and see if the feng shui of your office has the answers to some challenges you might be experiencing at work.

Don’t Neglect Your Work Environment

If you have been neglecting your work environment, take some time now to pay attention to the feng shui of your office, and we mean really pay attention to what is going on in your workspace. Answer some basic feng shui questions, such as, for example: What is happening behind your back? What do you first see as you come in? What is the quality of the air you breathe in? The quality of light? 

By applying just simple and basic feng shui office tips you can considerably improve your productivity and well-being at work, as well as create subtle shifts in the relationship with your co-workers. Let’s look into a quick feng shui case study, an example of how to deal with challenging feng shui in the office.

The suggestions below are basic feng shui suggestions that were given at the feng shui forum based on a user’s question. Her office space was set in a way where her back was to the door, she had several file cabinets positioned at an angle to her office chair and way too many items on her desk which created visual clutter. There was no focal point or any inspiring energy to uplift her, so it was easy to understand why she was feeling tired and irritated at work.

Here are the basic feng shui solutions. See if any of these recommendations can be applied in your own office space.

Creating a Strong Feng Shui Backing

If you have your back to the door, window, or the overall office traffic, your energy will tend to get weak and insecure. Strong feng shui backing can be created in many ways—from placing a row of big lush plants behind your seating area to slightly repositioning your office chair so you have the wall at your back.

Dealing With Poison Arrows

Sha Chi (the feng shui name for poison arrows) is the attacking energy that can deplete and weaken one’s energy, so it is important to remedy this situation.

The easiest way to deal with feng shui poison arrows is to slightly reposition the furniture so that there are no sharp angles pointing at you while you work. You can also place any office suitable item in front of the sharp corners in order to neutralize this bad feng shui energy.

Nourish Your Energy

Art or any office-appropriate objects that bring you happy, uplifting memories can be extremely helpful. This is a must for any office space, be it big or small, as one’s personal energy can get quickly depleted at the office.

What you bring is up to you. For example, if your child’s brightest art will look good in your space, by all means, bring it, as we are all deprived of color! 

Clear Your Office Desk Clutter 

This does not mean you have to go Zen with nothing on your desk, but it does mean only have the items that you are working on that day; let your desk breathe. A cluttered space creates a cluttered mind, we have all heard that many times. 

Bring Some Alive Energy With Plants 

Plants will do the best job by bringing fresh energy from nature (if you take good care of them, of course!); be sure to choose a plant that not only looks pretty but also purifies the air (most office spaces have high indoor pollution levels).

Of course, there is so much more to creating good feng shui in any space, including your office. However, all you have to do is start (and commit to keeping your office space fresh and happy). Then more will follow!

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art still practiced today that relies on spatial arrangement and orientation to channel specific energy (including success and productivity) into a physical environment. 

The principals of feng shui can help infuse your work space with balance, focus and productivity. 

Take a cue from unicorn entrepreneurs like Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates,  both of whome incorporate feng shui to increase their productivity. 

Discover 7 ways to feng shui your cubicle!

1. Get rid of clutter ASAP.

The first step to bringing feng shui to your cubicle is cutting the clutter.

Clutter does not make for a productive work space.  

Not only can documents and to-do lists get lost in piles of irrelevant paperwork, but it can throw off your mindset when sitting down to do work. 

Make it a task at the beginning and end of each day to clear your space of trash and clutter so you are free to focus on work. 

This will give you more room physically to work on tasks, as well as free up more mental space and wipe away any unnecessary stress.

2. Be mindful when incorporating color.

People don’t typically think of an office cubicle as a creative space — but you can change that! 

All you have to do is bring some color into your cubicle to boost innovation. 

According to the principles of feng shui, you should be surrounded by colors that drive the space’s energy and vibes.

When you bring feng shui to a cubicle or office, keep in mind that different colors have different energies and bring about different outcomes.

If you’re looking to destress, you can incorporate earth tones in your office.

Or, if you’re looking to drive up your energy during the day, incorporate vibrant hues like red, orange and happiness-driving yellow. 

3. Bring nature into your cubicle.

Even if you can’t face a window or sit outside when working, it’s critical to incorporate nature into your environment.

To do so, just  buy a few plants and succulents to place around your desk. 

Be sure to choose pieces that add to your space and don’t overwhelm it. 

Also, keep in mind how much care you can give to the plants — no one likes to have dead leaves falling on their keyboard!

4. Invest in a good chair.

While it often goes unthought of, your chair is probably the most important part of your cubicle. 

It’s where you spend most of your time working and investing in a comfortable chair can have an enormous pay-off. 

The first rule to increase positive energy in your cubicle is to ensure that your chair has a high back.

This will leave you feeling more supported within your workspace. 

You may also want to consider the color of the chair, as well as its placement. 

Ideally, your chair should be facing a bright and airy space.

Also, if possible, avoid sitting directly in front of doorways — this can often pull energy away from your space!

5. Move your desk. 

If you can, move your desk so that it faces the entrance of your office. 

When you face the entrance, it puts you in a commanding position where you face not the entrance and the world.

This, of course, isn’t necessarily possible if you work in a cubicle — but there’s a workaround. 

Hang a mirror above your desk so that you can see your cubicle entrance at all times!

6. Make your office a home.

Feng shui is all about bringing positive energy into your life, so it’s important to surround yourself with things that make you happy. 

When deciding how to decorate, be selective of how much you bring into your office. 

Hang up pictures with family of friends that spark happy memories or frame inspirational quotes that will motivate you. 

By doing this, everything in your cubicle will serve a purpose, whether it’s supposed to spark joy, decrease stress or ignite creativity. 

7. Check your personal energy.

Following the rules of feng shui is a great way to re-energize your office, but it isn’t a quick fix for all the obstacles you may face at work. 

The only way you can bring positivity into your space and overcome challenges is if you allow it. 

It’s essential to check in with yourself everyday and reflect on the energy that you’re bringing into the office.