Create a Thriving Work Environment – Workplace Feng Shui

The Space and the Things around you matter

 

Whether you are working from a home office, your living room, or a corporate office… your work space matters.

 

Clutter or disorganization represents the clutter or disorganization in your mind and energy, and clearing it out will create more space for clarity and success!

 

Firstly, you want to create space for the new to come in. If your space is “full” you may be unknowingly capping off your capacity for bringing in what you want. A fun tip is to create an open area ready to receive! You can even consider putting an open bowl or basket of some kind representative of the openness and readiness to receive. I like to also add a little handwritten note, stating gratitude for what I am calling in.

For example, if you would like a new client to commit to changing her life by signing up for your program, you could intentionally create space for that. Once you declutter your space following the steps below, you can leave an area feeling intentionally empty. You could set a pretty bowl there and write on a post-in note “Thank you for my new client! I am so excited to support her!”.

 

Secondly, clutter will be pulling at you and distracting you whether you realize it or not. Giving your office or work area a good spring cleaning will make a world of difference.



To create an ideal workspace, do the following:

  • Eliminate clutter and anything that doesn’t need to be in your office or workspace. Even if you can’t see it, it needs to go.
    • My favorite tips for this is to have a trash bag available and a bin for anything that simply needs to be “moved” out of the area. You can deal with where those things need to go at a later time. The step at hand is just to eliminate anything that should leave the work space now. If you may donate items, a separate bin for donations is also useful.
  • Create an INBOX area for things that need to be filed, read or organized. This can be a paper tray, folder or small file box.
  • Have a filing system where everything lives. Label the file folders clearly and alphabetically, and store anything you need to keep. You can never have too many!
  • Ideally, you want to be able to see the door when you are sitting at your desk
  • Have a clear open space on your desk with minimal items visible
  • Choose at least one thing that you enjoy looking at or brings you joy on your desk
  • Be sure you enjoy your view! Add a piece or art, or anything else that brings you joy to look at.
  • Make sure your chair and desk height are ergonomically correct. You don’t want to strain yourself while sitting. Your chair should allow for your feet to comfortably touch the ground, and your arms should be able to relax at your sides even while you are typing. 
  • Eliminate clutter on your desktop and in your computer files as well. Having everything well labeled and organized will help you feel clear in your mind and eliminate wasted time looking for things.
a room with two chairs and a desk in front of a window that looks out onto the cityscape

Additional tips if you are on camera often:

  • If you have a window in your office, sit facing the window, if possible, so that the natural lighting will brighten your face on camera.
  • Have a blank, or simple wall behind you, if possible.

In summary, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and open in your work space. You will be amazed at what can happen energetically when you address your clutter or stuck-ness physically first! Don’t be surprised if emotions or resistance comes up, it is all part of the process and bringing up exactly what needs to be seen and felt.

I would love to hear how it goes. If you would like support in cultivating an open and successful work space, please reach out to learn more about my corporate wellness packages for your group

Dr. Alicia Newsome

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