Water Cooler Zen

by WiredBerries Editors — September 28, 2007

Need a little energy realignment in your cubicle? Care2, a Web site dedicated to the idea that one person can make a difference, offers an article on how to create a feng shui office. Check out highlights of the do's and taboos or go to their site for the full list:

• DO sit in the corner farthest from the entrance to the room to have a "command" position.
• DON'T sit in line with the door, as you will be in the path of negative energy.
• DO sit with a tall building behind you to provide the support of a "mountain" if your back is to a window.
• DON'T arrange your workspace so that you look straight out into a corridor or see the stairs, storage rooms, closets, elevators, escalators, or toilets.
• DO have a good balance of yin and yang when decorating your workspace. Balance light and dark colors, soft and hard surfaces, and smooth and rough textures in your choice of window treatments, furniture, and flooring.
• DON'T have any mirrors in your office, as they can reflect negative energy from clients to other people in the room. You should always maintain control over the energy in your office.
• DO keep the cords to your office equipment well hidden. This eliminates clutter and allows for the free flow of chi.