How to Feng Shui Your Workspace

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Lure luck your way at your workplace by arranging things according to the ancient Chinese design philosophy known as feng shui.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A plant
A desktop fountain or fishbowl
Blue, purple, and red desk accessories
A black briefcase or laptop bag
Photos
A desk lamp

Step 1: Get rid of clutter

De-clutter your desk and workspace, which is the most important thing you can do to balance the _chi_—or energy—in your office.

Step 2: Toss or fix anything broken

Repair or get rid of anything that's broken—like a pen that's out of ink or a flickering desk lamp. They block your chi.

Step 3: Get a plant

Put a plant on your desk to absorb energy-draining emissions from your computer. Just avoid cacti, whose pointy needles attract negative energy.

Tip: Try an orchid if your job requires you to suffer fools gladly. Feng shui experts believe orchids are symbols of patience.

Step 4: Have a view of the door

The placement of your desk and chair should allow you to see who's coming into the room. Business and opportunity symbolically come to you through the door; so don't turn your back on it. If you can, position your desk so a solid wall is behind you.

Tip: To "watch your back" even more effectively, make sure your chair has proper back support.

Step 5: Get a fountain or fishbowl

Place a desktop fountain or fish bowl on or near your desk. These decorations activate the water element, inviting the flow of money and success. Feng shui aside, fish and fountains are relaxing. They'll help calm you down when you're stressed.

Step 6: Use the right colors

Use desk accessories and office supplies in blues, purples, and reds, which are the colors of calm, creativity, and recognition. Black is the color of money, so use a black briefcase or laptop bag.

Step 7: Arrange family photos

To promote harmony, place pictures of loved ones on the upper-right corner of your desk.

Step 8: Keep garbage away

Keep your wastebasket as far away from your desk as possible. If you must have one, place it at the bottom-left corner of your desk.

Step 9: Adjust the lighting

If your office has overhead, fluorescent lighting, try getting one of the bulbs removed to decrease the lighting intensity. Then, add a desk lamp that provides the right amount of lighting for your work area.

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[Polaroidist]

Even if you don't believe in it, it sure does look nice.

[totogirl0]

feng shui sounds cool...China is a nice, beautiful country :)

[jadegirl3331]

fung shwee.

[frogger832]

@redstarrise lol u trolling

[katherineXOXO403]

@infoherper

but i've been to Hong Kong, their subways are very clean and convenient, so much better than those in london and new york~

[emoface4]

i have a friend whoose chinese

[redstarrise]

free tibet

[infoherper]

@totogirl0 the subways arent -.- It's like trying to navigate your way through lady gaga's hair

[KPKonliner]

@Polaroidist its real if u try to think it.For example,a window that face the north leads to better health.Scientists have found that morning sunlight from the north is very good for your ealth.

[rebandido777]

me gusta mucho esta cancion