The home is the place of rest, relaxation and where we hope to maintain a harmonious environment, quiet and away from bad vibes . They also tell us since childhood that school is our second home, because that is where we spend most of the day studying and learning.
Well, the same must happen with the office or the place where we work, because that is where we spend at least eight hours a day and test our professional skills.
Maintaining good energy is our job site brings many benefits, not only in job performance, it also gives us enthusiasm and creativity, keys to improve on a personal level. Feng Shui means “wind and water”, it is the science that studies the flow of energies in the environment and among its many benefits is helping us balance emotions and cope with bad vibes, preventing feelings such as anxiety from being created, anguish, depression and even lack of concentration.
Many of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei or New York, take into account the elements of Feng Shui when designing corporate spaces . By this we refer to all aspects: from the place where the buildings are built, to the location and shape of stairs, windows or gardens. All in order to ensure the greatest flow of energy.
The Five Elements theory , the cardinal points according to Ba Gua and time according to the Chinese calendar, are some of the aspects that Feng Shui takes into account to achieve the balance of emotions in the environment. Here are some ways to keep positive energies in your second home, work:
Place something behind your desk
Lawyers often hang their books on the wall behind their desk; instead doctors, teachers or other professionals choose to fill the wall with diplomas or certificates . No matter what you decide to place, it will help you bring good energies to your office. Feng Shui also suggests as an option to place a picture or tapestry with a beautiful landscape that inspires you.
Desk and doors not aligned
For each type of person there is a direction of prosperity, which charges us with positive energies in our workplace. The desk should be placed depending on the type of job or occupation, the rank, or position you have in the company. The most important thing is to remember that, according to Feng Shui, if it is located right in front of the door, it means that whoever is sitting there is receiving bad energy, and this can make you end your day tense and tired.
The best thing you can do is move the desk, and if this is impossible, you should place a high floor in a space between the door and the desk.
Important: According to Feng Shui, a desk should never be located under a ladder or a sloping roof, as it reduces your "work ceiling."
Place a portrait of a person you esteem
For Feng Shui, the space has a meaning, and to connect with those people you want, you must place in the right corner furthest from the seat, something that is representative of that person, such as a photograph or portrait.
Don't work alone for salary
When you feel unmotivated at work you attract negative energies, therefore, strive not only for the money it can give you, but also for the pleasure of doing it.
You can put an object in front of the desk that connects you with the benefits you will get when performing certain tasks. They can be photographs of a trip you want to make, the car you want to buy, etc. In this way, every time you look up, you will feel motivated to remember the benefit you will get from the results.
Plants, flowers or nature photographs
If your workplace is small and dark or has very few windows, you may sit in a bunker, dungeon or any similar confinement. When this happens, it is best to keep fresh plants or flowers on the desk, or also pictures or photographs with landscapes and views of nature.
Some people choose to place images of their favorite natural sites in the computer screen saver.
Reduce the ions
Air conditioning and computer monitors fill the air of particles with electricity, that is, ions. This environment produced by ions induces fatigue, drowsiness and attracts bad vibes. To avoid this, you can place salt lamps, quartz stones or the popular Feng Shui water fountains .
Symbols of prosperity
Surely you have not noticed, but in China the doors of the banks are escorted by statues of protective lions . In addition, in the houses and shops you can see all kinds of statuettes that symbolize prosperity. You could try placing in your office some of those figures, which have their origin in Taoist or Buddhist beliefs .
All changes are good.
Buildings, like people, have a sort of annual horoscope for Feng Shui . If it were to be noticed that, starting at the beginning of the year, there are more problems, discussions and disagreements in the office, it is very likely that it is a bad energy related to a change.
Fire (one of the five elements of Feng Shui) is what best counteracts these problems, so it is suggested to try to include some element that has a touch of deep red on the desk.
Colors and Feng Shui
Colors positively or negatively influence our emotional state. These can help dissipate bad energies, or also alter our mood if we misuse them . On the other hand, colors are also a way of representing the energy of the Five Elements of Feng Shui ( Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood ).
Natural colors and earth tones are very useful for those who wish to increase confidence and fight fears in relation to the future, this is because they convey a sense of stability . When you want to appear as a solid and reliable person, use earthy colors in your dress. Other colors to consider when painting the walls, decorating the workspace, or dressing during the workday are:
Red: They can be used to attract attention to where you want, for example, to a dark corner, or also in clothing when you want to impact. Pure red should be used sparingly, always on small objects and never on large surfaces.
Oranges: These tones, such as salmon, peach, etc., are advisable for those jobs in which communication (listening, conciliating and negotiating) is essential.
Greens: They are neutral and ideal for those who work generating ideas, or for those who are changing their business.
Blue: Contributes to introspection, to contact your own emotions, bring freshness and tranquility . That is why it is appropriate for those who work alone, individually (for example, a writer).
Yellow: It is a color that conveys joy in the environment. It helps when our task is monotonous and repetitive most of the time (example: fill out forms or type texts).
White: It is the color of purity. It is linked to objectivity and intellectual work. It is ideal for tasks that require concentration and mental activity (example: cartoonists, designers, scientists). White painted walls make objects and people stand out.
WITH INFORMATION FROM: Feng Shui Mundo
AUTHOR: Gysell Cobos, editor of the big family hermandadblanca.org
