You spend more time there than you do anywhere else.
But for some reason, many people’s desks end up like a stressed-out amalgam of pieces of paper, half-chewed pens and post-it notes.
What if you could approach the layout of where you work differently?
Here, FEMAIL sits down with top Australian interior designer, Lorena Gaxiola, to find out her top feng shui tips to create harmony in your office or workplace.
You’ll notice the difference if you try them.
How your office looks and feels can impact everything, from your productivity to how you feel in the office (stock image)
Here, FEMAIL sits down with top Australian interior designer, Lorena Gaxiola (pictured), to find out her top feng shui tips to create harmony in your office or workplace
‘Position your chair and desk to look outwardly, as you get the best circulation when you look out onto a view,’ Lorena explained (stock image)
When speaking about her tips, Lorena confessed she is also a fan of plants, foliage or flora – ‘which can hugely improve the quality of air in the office’ (pictured: Lorena’s space)
According to Lorena, while you might not know it, feng shui can play a big role in the health and harmony of your office:
‘Feng shui can bring desired energy to your workplace when you know how to apply it,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.
Lorena is a living exemplar of someone whose office just radiates calm.
‘Position your chair and desk to look outwardly, as you get the best circulation when you look out onto a view,’ she explained.
The interiors expert also added that ‘the right location of walls can promote a good flow of energy and enhance positive feelings’.
Natural light also promotes positive flow and is one of the strongest manifestations of energy, so keep your blinds and curtains open (stock image)
When speaking about her tips, Lorena confessed she is also a fan of plants, foliage or flora – ‘which can hugely improve the quality of air in the office’.
‘Natural light also promotes positive flow,’ she added.
‘It’s one of the strongest manifestations of energy, so keep your blinds and curtains opens throughout the day and use lamps or candles to illuminate dark spaces.’
But while you might think you’re lucky if your office space is light and bright and airy, remember that colour is just as important as brightness (stock image)
But while you might think you’re lucky if your office space is light and bright and airy, remember that colour is just as important as brightness.
‘Colour plays an important role when it comes to feng shui,’ Lorena said.
‘Gold promotes prosperity, silver represents security, and red is for wealth. Attract desired outcomes by introducing suitable colours into the office space.’
Lastly, while you might think it sounds slightly left-field, Lorena believes crystals really can help with positive vibes – they break down electrical waves transmitted by tech (stock image)
Lastly, while you might think it sounds slightly left-field, Lorena believes crystals really can help with positive vibes.
‘Crystals will break electrical waves transmitted by computers, software, phones and technical devices,’ she told FEMAIL.
‘Neutralise negative energy by positioning them next to water throughout your office.’
Lorena is also a fan of a ‘small water fountain near the main entry door, preferably facing your desk’.
Why? Because it will help to retain ‘an essence of abundance in your workplace’.
For more information about Lorena Gaxiola, please click here.