The ancient practice of feng shui, or arranging items in a way that maximizes positive energy, can be applied to many different areas, including bedrooms, offices, etc. But did you know that it can also be used on your desk at work?

Decorators who use feng shui claim that engaging in the practice has the potential to boost your physical, mental and emotional well-being. However, you don’t even need to be a believer in the powers of feng shui to appreciate the organizational benefits offered by this system. To set up your desk for maximum productivity and creativity, follow these principles of feng shui:

1. Make sure your desk is facing the door. This will allow you to be attuned to what’s going on outside of your office while still giving you your own personal work space inside the room.
2. Clear all clutter from your desk. If you have items haphazardly placed on your desk, you’ll probably find yourself spending more time looking for things than actually completing tasks. Plus, according to feng shui, clutter is “postponed energy” that keeps you from experiencing positive energy.
3. Divide the desk into a 3 x 3 grid and place your items according to the following guide:

• Bottom left – This area signifies wisdom, so you should put a few reference books that you use often here.
• Middle left – Next is the family area. Place a family photo or something that reminds you of your loved ones here.
• Top left – An item of wealth should go here – most people choose their computer, but it can also be something else that you take pride in possessing.
• Bottom middle – This is the career area, a.k.a. the place where you keep ongoing projects and documents.
• Center – Symbolize a healthy life with an item that reminds you to live in a balanced manner, such as a box of herbal tea or a container of vitamins.
• Top middle – This spot is designated as the fame area, so put your business cards, a custom name plate and any other items that make you feel important here.
• Bottom right – For the travel area, consider putting photos of places you have been or places you’d like to go.
• Middle right – For this spot, you’ll need an item that inspires you to be creative – this could be a paint brush, a journal, or anything else that encourages imaginative thinking.
• Top right – Last but not least is the marriage and relationship area. Place a bouquet of beautiful flowers here to bring about thoughts of your current or future partner.

Once you’ve set up your desk in this manner, you’ll be well on your way to a more organized and peaceful work day!

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