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It’s the new year and it also means you need to usher in good vibes into your work space to get the good luck rolling. Here are some simple and easy-to-do feng shui tips to spruce up your cubicle and let the good chi flow in.
Declutter. A lot of us have a hard time focusing on tasks on hand. With so many pressing matters to attend to, how do you even begin ticking off the items in your to-do list? We suggest that you declutter first. Try to come in at least 10 minutes before your working day officially starts and organize your workspace. Put loose paperwork in their proper places (like folders), get rid of junk email that’s taking up precious memory space in your computer, and throw out useless knickknacks lying about on your desk. The act of decluttering will free your mind and once you settle down, we bet you’ll be energized to start working. With your desk cleaner and more organized, productive chi will flow in and give you a much-needed boost to trod through the work day.
Tip 1: To figure out which to toss and which to keep, just place office items that you’ll be using on a daily basis within reach (e.g. stapler, a few pens, a calculator). Those you won’t be utilizing everyday can be stored in your desk drawer.
Tip 2: If you’re not the type who likes to declutter before her day starts, do it after your work ends and right before you go home. Another option would be to clear out your desk on Friday afternoons or evenings, so that when you come back on Monday, you won’t be greeted by a messy desk (it’ll only darken your Monday blues further!).
Add a little color. A blah cubicle will only inject more boredom and drain you subconsciously. Hang up a pretty picture of your happy place or a fun photo of you and your friends, or put a little desk plant or water fountain at a strategic position. These seemingly little nothings will liven up your work space and will also encourage the positive flow of chi and prosperity.
Realign your work position so that you can see the door or entrance to your cubicle from where you’re working. If that is physically impossible (i.e. because you’ll only strain your back and legs), attach a small mirror (like the ones pasted on cars’ side mirrors) on the top of your computer, or place a small vanity mirror on the side of your computer. That way, you can see if anyone is approaching even with your back facing the entrance. A mirror is also handy for bouncing off negative chi (or “poison arrows” according to the Chinese) that might stream in.
