Seat of Power – Feng Shui
You will rarely see a successful business executive sitting with their back to the door – they will almost always be facing the door, so they can greet new visitors and new situations up front and from a stable vantage point. Having your back to the door can leave you feeling exposed and vulnerable to backstabbing, leading to uncertainty about where you stand with others. Also, turning around to greet visitors can literally become a pain in the neck, and with repetition, can bring about actual physical harm.
The wall behind your desk, widely visible when looking into the room, becomes a mountain of support. If your desk is facing the wall, however, the wall becomes a mountain of work that needs to be climbed, and it allows things to pile up.
- If you can’t move your desk, have a reflective object nearby that enables you to see behind you.
- If your back is to the wall, place a mountain image behind you to add further support. If facing the wall, have artwork featuring an attractive setting that inspires you.
- High-backed chairs will provide strong support regardless of your desk placement.
Mark Ainley – Contemporary Feng Shui Consultant
www.markainley.com