How to organize your desk according to Feng Shui? What should be on your desk?

January 14 is Clean Your Desk Day. An unusual holiday worth celebrating every year. A clean, clutter-free desk determines not only the comfort of your work, but also the efficiency and speed with which you work. It is worth taking a moment to organize your desk according to the principles of Feng Shui. From the guide below you will learn what should be on your desk and why.

Why is it worth organizing your desk according to the principles of Feng Shui?

A desk created in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui ensures good energy flow. If you are in a friendly environment, you work and act better and more effectively. Your surroundings can positively or negatively influence how you feel. By properly arranging items on your desk, you will enhance good vibrations.

Which desk should you choose according to Feng Shui?

Nowadays, we have a lot of materials and shapes of desks to choose from. With so many choices, it's easy to lose your mind and choose a solution that is nice and in line with trends, but not necessarily practical. According to Feng Shui, the best material for a desk is wood - it ensures durability and stability. A glass desk does not provide stability and symbolizes too fast energy flow. When choosing a glass desk, it is a good idea to place tall plants next to it. A desk made of metal provides clear and sharp vision of the situation you are in, while a desk made of laminate has a neutral energy charge.

When it comes to the shape of the desk, the most recommended according to Feng Shui are rectangular, L-shaped or rounded desks. The least favorable shape will be a square or circular desk.

What desk color is best according to Feng Shui?

According to Feng Shui, by using the right colors we can influence our well-being and energy. It is no different in the case of the desk at which we work. Below we present a short description of the influence of the desk color according to Feng Shui:

• white color - clarity and discipline, too much of this color can deprive some people of energy
• gray color - works similarly to white, but has a greater ability to attract attention
• black color - by choosing this color, you decide to focus on your inner experiences, black supports concentration and ensures an open mind
• brown color - provides stabilization, relief and comfort to our body
• green color - helps soothe the nerves, at the same time supports creativity and invigorates
• red color - very stimulating, it is not an optimal color for a long time.

As we can see, we have many colors to choose from. Depending on your needs, we can add accents in the selected color, e.g. beautifully scented colorful candles, to support creativity or provide greater emotional stability.

How to arrange a desk in a room according to Feng Shui?

The best solution is the so-called Boss position is a desk position where, while sitting at the desk, we can see the entrance door, but we are not directly in front of it, and there is a wall behind us. In this position, most of us will feel comfortable and stable. What should be on our desk? According to Feng Shui, what should not be on the desk - clutter - is also very important. Tons of documents, a lunch plate, a coffee mug, old receipts, dust, stains, and damaged things distract us and make us feel like we have no control over our lives. So, when tidying up your desk, we start by getting rid of trash, organizing documents, repairing or replacing damaged ones with new ones.

After clearing the desk of unnecessary things, add your own light source and place it on the left side. You can also add warm candlelight to provide a sense of security and comfort. Why is it worth placing the light source in the upper left corner. According to the Bagua grid, this zone is responsible for wealth and prosperity. If you are left-handed, you can place the lamp on the right and the candle on the left.

Minimalism is the key to success. If you minimize and clear your desk of unnecessary items, you will feel the good flow of chi energy again. Do all files and binders have to be placed on your desk? Do you need so many paper clips, pens and paper to write down?

Success zones on your desk according to Feng Shui

Take care of the success zones on your desk - according to Feng Shui, the Bagua grid can be successfully applied to the desk:

• upper left corner - wealth and prosperity - place a lamp and a scented candle here
• back mountain - fame - put business cards, a plaque with your name and position
• upper right corner - love and marriage - a frame with a photo of a loved one will work well
• middle on the left - family and health - a nice plant
• bottom left - knowledge and development - industry books, catalogues, references
• center of the desk - keep this area clean
• middle right - creativity - space for pens, notebook, planner
• bottom right - travel and helpful people - put your client list and phone number here
• bottom middle - the best place for the computer

If you want to additionally influence the positive atmosphere in your office, take advantage of the benefits of aromatherapy. You can read more about scents that stimulate creativity on our blog.