By Stephanie Dempsey
Provided by Tarot.com
Whether you work from home or not, it's a good idea to set aside space for business in your home. Such a spot honors the labor you do, and can attract a variety of moneymaking opportunities. Don't worry if you lack a room to devote to business activities. All you need is a private corner -- and some good feng shui tips -- to create a successful home office.
Open Your Door for Business
Doors represent opportunity of all kinds. If you want to launch a successful business, you need to pay careful attention to both your front and office doors. Make sure both open easily and do not squeak. If you need to replace stiff locks or oil rusty hinges, do so, or it may be hard to attract the business you need to thrive. Make sure your address is clearly visible from the curb of your home, and hang a nameplate outside your office area. This will help you attract a steady stream of clients.
Define Your Work Space
Devoting a space for work will enable you to focus on your tasks and perform more efficiently. Ideally, your home office should be separate from your bedroom. If you must place your office in your bedroom, be sure to screen it thoroughly from the view of the bed. Otherwise, your public and personal lives will feel fragmented and unsatisfying. In the event your home office is in a public space, like the kitchen or living room, shield it from view with a screen, row of plants or strategically placed bins and baskets.
Face Front
Being able to see the entryway of your home office is essential, as it helps you recognize opportunities and puts you at ease. If your workspace doesn't afford a clear view of the door, suspend a mirror so that you can see people entering and exiting. Hanging a bell on the door or suspending a beaded curtain across the entryway will also alert you to visitors, as well as moneymaking opportunities.
A Room with a View
The beauty of having a home office is that you can decorate it any way you want. Hanging an inspiring picture within clear view of your desk will greatly improve your productivity. If you can't hang something slightly above eye level across from your desk, place an attractive picture on the far corner of your desk, on the same side as your dominant hand.
Bloom Where You're Planted
Plants inspire growth and optimism. Keep a healthy plant in the far left corner of your office, where they will attract new clients and increase your earnings. Plants are also beneficial when placed on the left side of your office, where they will attract the support of your peers. Putting a plant in the center portion of the far wall of your office will generate public acclaim and awards.
Shield Your Office from Distracting Noise
Music, a white noise machine or fountain can help drown out household noise that would otherwise distract you from work. If your home office is near a noisy street, try hanging an area rug on the wall, which can muffle the sound of traffic and construction.
Create a Storage Space
Any office requires storage space to function properly. Even a rolling file cabinet can keep your workload under control. Devote a certain time and day of each week to sort through files and weed through materials. The more orderly and efficient your home office, the more successful you will be.
Beat the Clock
If you sit beneath a clock, you will always feel harried and overwhelmed. Move the timepiece so that it in your peripheral vision, across from your desk.
Lighten Up
Having heavy boxes on the floor of your home office will slow down business. Install some sturdy shelves to get them off the ground. This will allow energy to circulate in your office and get your business up and flying.
Add Water and Stir
If you want a healthy flow of business, place a fountain near the inside entrance of your office door. Make sure you enjoy the sound of the fountain before purchasing it, and change its water every three days, or your business could grow stagnant. Switch your fountain on for at least an hour each workday, whether you have an assignment or not. Moving water is the single most powerful cure to get a business going.
About the Author
Stephanie Dempsey is an accomplished author, feng shui practitioner and astrologer. She has contributed to several New Age titles, including 'Your Birthday Sign Through Time: A Chronicle of the Forces That Shape Your Destiny' and the upcoming 'Love Signs and You: The Ultimate Astrological Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships.' She holds a degree in feng shui from the Mountain Institute of Tribeca in New York City.
