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Feng Shui Tip
Tips for home office feng shui
 With a growing trend toward more work at home, the field of creating home workspaces is burgeoning. Here are a few feng shui tips to help your home office be a supportive and productive place.
Distractions. You can't possibly eliminate all distractions, but one of the biggest culprits is clutter. If you can manage clutter, you are one in 100. But clearing at least some of the clutter helps tremendously.
Desk placement. Ideally your desk should face the door so you can see who enters while you're working. This addresses an instinctive protective response we have: when our backs are to the door, there is always a part of us worried about who is going to come through the door, even if we are the only ones occupying the space. It is just the way we are wired. If you can't face the door, use a mirror to see who is entering.
Office location. You might be lucky enough to have an extra room to devote to a home office, and if it's out of the traffic pattern or in a quieter part of your home, so much the better. If you just don't have an extra room, don't make the mistake of putting it in a corner of your bedroom. Your bedroom is made for rest, and working does not align with that purpose. Better to find another corner in another room and use a room divider or screen to define the workspace. I've seen closets made into very effective workspaces.
Color choices. Most people think a neutral color is best, but it's your office, so ask yourself what serves you best. Some people need the stimulus from a bright color. Some people need the quiet of a light gray or blue. Some just want the warmth and friendliness of beige. Whatever you want, give it to yourself. This is where you will be spending most of every day, so make it count!
Light sources. Include natural light, ambient light and direct light as your light sources. Make sure you have to have enough light to avoid working in a shadow. Natural light helps keep your circadian rhythm going and your physical systems attuned. If you have enough choices for light, you can overcome any challenge around it.
Décor and accessories. Your office is a good place to display your awards, diplomas and certificates. They will remind you of all you have accomplished and, when you feel challenged, spur you to find solutions. Also bring in personal items that inspire and support you. Some people like to see representations of the five elements in feng shui: fire, earth, wood, water and metal. This is easy to do and doesn't scream "feng shui" either. A potted plant represents both wood and earth. If you don't want a potted plant, use anything with a rectangular shape and/or green color (wood) or a square and/or yellow, brown or terracotta color (earth). A triangular or red object represents fire; a round or metal object, metal; and an irregular shape or blue color, water. If you don't have an inspiring view from your office, you might want a poster or a painting on the wall that does inspire you. Often mountains are recommended because they represent achievement and strength.
I hope this gives you a good start on creating a home office that supports you. As always, I welcome your questions and comments: email me or phone 231-633-LIFE.
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Goings on
Feng Shui Institute International Conference
FSII is hosting a wonderful conference in Marco Island, Florida, Nov. 5-8, 2009 at the seaside resort of Hilton Marco Island. The conference's focus is examining quality of life issues for our aging population.
A few of the expected topics are how to deal with terminal illness from a feng shui perspective, the relationship of aging and space, and the psychological causes of cluttering. There will be many more topics and a guest speaker I cannot yet reveal.
Only $199 for four days, the conference is a bargain. Please join us! See the FSII website for details.
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Blessings,
Diantha
Diantha Harris, ASID, FSII, IAC
Pyramid Feng Shui Practitioner
Color Consultant
Books: Simply Color, Sad Sandwiches
Classes and presentations available
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