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FENG SHUI IN THE OFFICE Feng shui can be incorporated into even the smallest workspace, transforming a chaotic environment into a calm and organised haven. In fact, in areas with limited space, cutting back on clutter – a key element of feng shui – is particularly important.
Simple methods of introducing feng shui into an office space include: •
Diffusing calming essential oils to instil a sense of wellbeing and balance
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Placing a fountain or plant near the workspace
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Investing in a good chair
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Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to clutter
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Avoiding garish colours
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Avoiding sitting face-toface, or back-to back.
In fact, in areas with limited space, cutting back on clutter – a key element of feng shui – is particularly important.
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The ancient art of feng shui can be used to bring stability, organisation and balance to any office. Simple steps like siting furniture in the appropriate spot, incorporating the right colors, and adding specific elements can drastically improve ‘chi’, the lifegiving force that runs through all of our bodies, promoting health and harmony. Science shows that humans link curvaceous shapes with comfort and angular shapes with efficiency. Rounded desks and designs can be used to counter the angularity of a room, creating a sense of balance and harmony. Research shows that incorporation of elements reflecting nature and the outdoors induce positive feelings, providing cognitive refreshment. By incorporating the fundamentals of feng shui within office spaces employers instil balance and order that can have a markable impact on performance.
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