Have a student going back-to-school or you are an empty
nester considering creating an office space in that empty room? Consider the
position of a desk to encourage and promote healthy study/work habits. The
awareness of desk placement and items on the desk can help to contribute to
clearer thinking and information processing, knowledge, successful transactions,
and wisdom according to Feng Shui principles.
Create a place for students to work and call their own
rather than at the dining table or coffee table. This can reinforce
responsibility and ownership, plus frees up the dining table for family dinners.
A sturdy desk, good lighting and appropriate chair height contribute to the
overall wellness, while studying late into the night. The best location for
students is in their bedroom. If possible, place the desk facing northeast,
(the direction of wisdom and knowledge) of the home and facing the door, for
the command position, and see who is entering. Adding a map or globe in this
area will help encourage study. Highlight the “atta-boy/girl awards,” trophies,
or good grades in the achievement area on the south wall to recognize a job
well done and encourage continued success. Avoid placing the bed with the feet,
facing the door, as all the good energy you’ve created will flow out of the
room.
When the desk is not in use, keep it clear and clutter-free
to encourage good study/work habits. Approaching a cluttered desk restricts the
creativity and ambition to study, as it requires extra time to clean before opening
the books. Placement of where items go on the desk will contribute to good energy
(Chi) as well. Place the computer in the front position of the chair to encourage
studying; knowledge will be enhanced with books in the lower-left position, creativity
will nourish with art supplies or other creative tools on the center right area
of the desk. Placement of the lamp in the upper center of the desk will help to
illuminate success. With these minor adjustments the study/work area can help
propel your student into a successful school year.
Interested in learning more ways to encourage good study habits or design, contact me.
Debbie DeMarais
DeMarais home study + design
www.homestagingsantafe.com
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