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Over recent years, the Eastern ways of Feng Shui have struck a chord with many in the West who struggle day-in, day-out in their home offices and finding a balance.

Wikipedia explains Feng Shui …

Today’s Feng Shui schools teach that it is the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of space to achieve harmony with the environment. Feng shui literally translates as “wind-water.”

There are many skeptics when it comes to Feng Shui - and at times I sway to that side.

But … I’m a great believer in many things Eastern. I tend towards Zen Buddhism, and I’m an alternative medicine kind of guy. So I’m giving Feng Shui every chance possible.

So along comes this beauty of a post titled - 50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips

Personally, I don’t believe one should religiously follow every tips as stated - one should be able to pick and chose what feels right for them … what gives them the harmony to carry on in their home offices. It might not be “pure” Feng Shui by picking and choosing but whatever makes your days more balanced and you more happier is what it’s all about.

Thus, I’m picking apart this list and giving you what I think best suits me, remembering that everyone is different.

#3. Move the TV to another room - pretty obvious that one. If you’re serious about your business than Feng Shui or no Feng Shui having a television on in your office in totally unproductive.

#8. Don’t overcrowd the room - Definitely sense this one. I’ve worked in probably one of the messiest home offices in my time and it simply sapped my energy every time I entered the room. Today, I’m very much of the minimalist mindset.

#11. Windows - In my experience - and those of many others - natural light is almost a must in any work from home situation. Being couped up and isolated is not good for your health. Direct sunlight has been proven to give you a lift. If possible, get as much natural sunlight into your office. I can guarantee you it’ll do you wonders.

#42. Organize your desk - I can read a persons mindset by the way their desk is organized. It’s a natural instinct I’ve developed over the years and putting all modesty aside I’m usually 100% right. A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind. And that’s not good for business.

#50. Make to-do lists to keep your mind clutter-free - this one’s pretty obvious and one that I’ve been working on over recent times. I personally like to do a daily and weekly brain dump - where I simply write down all my thoughts and ideas and things to do. Once written down, my mind can rest at ease at not having to remember it all. It’s all there written down on paper, ready to acted upon.

So there you go. I’m not a total Feng Shui enthusiast (yet) but I like the principles behind it.

Go and read the 50 Practical Home Office Feng Shui Tips and see how you can use it for yourself.