Turn Your Office Into A Powerhouse Of Success

Many business owners are turning to the ancient technique of Feng Shui in a bid to develop a competitive edge in the world of business. Armed with the correct information, Feng Shui experts say you can easily transform the energy of your work environment into a powerhouse of success, so who wouldn't be inclined to give it a go.  
 
We invited Feng Shui professional Debra Jarvis to share her tips on a DIY Feng Shui office revamp. Debra says it is important that your work place projects a professional image, even if you are the only one that sees it. It is a reflection o your commitment to your occupation and a reflection of your self-worth. So block out a weekend in your diary and go for it.  
 
The First Step  
 
Move everything out f the area designated as the office, especially what's stored in cupboards and up on shelves. There is no place to hide from Feng Shui eyes. Bring back in only those items that are relevant. Evaluate the other stuff, do you love it, is it useful? If not get rid of it (sell, dump or give it away).  
 
Everything in its Place  
 
It is important that all items have a designated place to which they are returned after use. Put things used frequently in the most accessible spots. Time spent working is much more pleasant when we can easily locate and access items when required.  
 
Set up Your Power Position  
 
Place yourself in the power position. This is the position where you have a view of every entryway. Where you have a choice of places or directions, put your office chair in each position and sit quietly for a few minutes getting an idea of what it would be like to spend time there. The one that immediately feels right is your power position. When you set yourself up in the power position you have control in the space, your self-esteem will go up and you accomplish more. Try it for 28 days and if you don't find any benefits (including increased business) then change the position.  
 
Clean and Clear Clutter  
 
Maintain a clear desktop. Paperwork is relentless in its onslaught. Deal with it immediately, use TRAF (Toss, Refer, Act or File). Creating a pile to deal with later creates clutter and clutter is bad Feng Shui.  
 
Remove Obstacles  
 
Make your office area inviting to come into. In Feng Shui it is considered that opportunity flows to us in direct proportion to the ease of entry and the welcome that is experienced in our workplaces. This applies even when we are the only ones who ever go there. Only have items that you personally care for. Feng Shui tells us that everything is alive with memories, feelings and associations. What are the objects in your office saying to you? Question their origin, did you come by it because that's all you could find at the time, are you still in a good relationship with the person who gave it to you, would something else be more suitable  
 
Condition Audit  
 
Does everything in your office work and is everything kept in optimal condition? In Feng Shui it is very important that we either attend to the repair of items immediately or where we are not prepared to do this we discard them. An item that is less than ideal is said to begin negatively impacting after 28 days.  
 
Lighting  
 
Use natural light as much as possible. Harsh white light is not optimal for working under. If you use fluorescent, use full- spectrum (daylight) bulbs.  
 
Plants  
 
Plants absorb potentially harmful gases and clean the air. During the day they take the air we breathe out and recycle it. You can use plants in your office to improve the quality of the air to make it a more pleasant place to work. When people feel good, they perform better. It is important that the plants are well cared for and that they remain healthy and vibrant.  
 
Water  
 
Water features are another wonderful Feng Shui enhancement. As water symbolizes opportunity and abundance, ensure that water is not stagnant and, if flowing, the fall is a full 360 degrees or towards the centre of the occupied space.

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