8 easy steps to organize your desk
1. Eliminate clutter: If it’s paper, file it away, scan it, or throw it away. If it is something that needs to be taken care of, do it now. Edit Your Desk Essentials – Do you really need 15 pens in your pencil holder? Your desk is valuable real estate and should be as clear and clean as possible.
2. Sit so you can clearly see the door. Nobody likes to be surprised when concentrating on their work. If you have a clear view of the door, you can see what is coming, literally and figuratively.
3. If you have a blank white wall behind your computer screen, it can cause eyestrain and fatigue. If the wall is big enough, add artwork. Preferably something beautiful, inspirational or action oriented (a sailboat race, a waterfall, running horses … just make sure it is an image that has a positive meaning for you. DO NOT show illustrations of sunken ships, a battlefield or dead). or decomposing elements, all of which provoke negative feelings)
4. Add a healthy live plant to the left corner of your desk. This is symbolically the wealth area of your desk, and you should nurture and care for a healthy growing plant in this area (you are symbolically nurturing and nurturing your thriving career when you care for this plant, so keep this in mind). My favorite plants for this area are lucky bamboo (easy to keep alive), a jade plant (a favorite in Asian culture because its leaves are shaped like coins) or a plant that is in bloom (the orchids are beautiful and are in bloom for quite a long time). DON’T LET THIS PLANT DIE ON YOUR DESK … as soon as it starts to deteriorate, get a new healthy plant to replace it.
5. Add two personal photos to the right side of your desktop, in beautiful frames. This is the relationship / love area of your desktop, so choose your photos carefully. I suggest a happy photo of you with your loved ones and a second photo of your children, your pet or something you like. If you love to travel, you can use a photo of your favorite destination or a place you want to visit.
6. Add a tabletop fountain in the north part of your office. Keep it small and stylish. And yes, it should be as close to the north compass point in your office as possible. (If you have an I-phone, you can download a free compass app that can easily tell you where north is.) A fountain in the north keeps vital “chi” energy flowing into your office space. Make sure to keep this fountain on 24/7, even on weekends and when you are out of the office. If you turn the fountain on and off, you turn the energy of prosperity on and off … that will start and stop your career advancement. I love adding a few drops of peppermint essential oil to my fountain, which creates a subtle yet fresh fragrance throughout the day and has the added benefit of helping keep you alert.
7. Add a plate of candy or treats to your desk and keep it filled with a popular, non-melt candy. Encourage quick visits from your office colleagues. A smile and happy hello from your coworkers will lift your spirits, keep you engaged, and bring a constant flow of energy to your workspace.
8. Have positive affirmations handy. You can achieve this in a number of ways; Famous quotes that inspire you posted on the wall / computer / or wherever you can see them; Books that inspire or instruct you in career advancement; a screensaver for your computer that has positive or motivational messages. Or add something personal to your desk or office that symbolizes success for you.
Of course, there are many Feng Shui techniques that will apply to your specific office design, but here are some common tips that anyone can incorporate to make a positive change today!
