Divine Vastu
Tips to get rid of Office/Workplace Politics:
Workplace politics, (office politics or organizational
politics) is the use of power and social networking within an organization to
achieve changes that benefit the organization or individuals within it. Influence
by individuals may serve personal interests without regard to their effect on
the organization itself. Some of the personal advantages may include access to
tangible assets, or intangible benefits such as status or pseudo-authority that
influences the behavior of others. On the other hand, organizational politics
can increase efficiency, form interpersonal relationships, expedite change, and
profit the organization and its members simultaneously.
Both individuals and groups may engage in office politics
which can be highly destructive, as people focus on personal gains at the
expense of the organization. "Self-serving political actions can
negatively influence our social groupings, cooperation, information sharing,
and many other organizational functions." Thus, it is vital to pay
attention to organizational politics and create the right political landscape.
"Politics is the lubricant that oils your organization's internal
gears." Office politics has also been described as "simply how power
gets worked out on a practical, day-to-day basis."
An office environment can nourish and support the human
spirit as much as it can deny and suppress it. If our offices are humane,
loving, and sacred, then what is produced in those offices will have a sense of
humanity and integrity. The act of turning the places where we work into places
that we love, can transform our own lives, and will in turn positively affect
the lives of everyone around us.
A proper Vastu based office helps you feel inspired, productive, and
powerful. And when done well, it will enhance your creativity, discipline and success.
Follow these six essential tips to get rid of office politics.
1. De-clutter and Organize
2. Put your Desk is in the proper place
3. Use appropriate Artwork and Images
4. Balancing and Harmonizing the Space
5. Select appropriate Office Colors
6. Amalgamate Stress Relieving Techniques
1. De-clutter
and Organize
One of the most fundamental steps in creating an office is
to get rid of clutter. If you have read about clutter control then you know
that clutter has a profound impact on your emotional, mental, physical, and
spiritual well-being. When you clear clutter you bring in vital energy that
will help you with mental clarity, focus, and inspiration.
A clutter-free and organized office allows room for new,
refreshing energy and ideas. Maintaining an organized office and desk will help
you in innumerable ways. It will:
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Increase effectiveness, efficiency and
productivity
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Enhance discipline, creativity and success
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Attract abundance
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Improve mental clarity and focus
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Reduce stress and help you to feel more relaxed
and peaceful
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Give space for new projects and creative
endeavors to flourish
Here are a few other
things to keep in mind:
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Try to leave your desk clutter-free and
organized at the end of the day;
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You might add curved or flowing shapes, darker
colors, soft furniture and some window coverings;
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Don’t overcrowd your bookshelves, it will leave
you feeling overwhelmed and overextended;
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If your space is cramped, then open it up with
mirrors;
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Keep everything that you use daily within arm’s
reach.
2. Put your Desk is in the proper place
In office you want to make sure that you are sitting in the
power position. That means that you can see the door when seated at your desk.
Ideally, you should be able to see as much of the room as possible. Sitting in
the power position is a key element in an office. The person seated farthest from the entrance will have the most power.
If you sit too close to the door, you will be distracted by daily/petty
details. If you sit with your back to
the door, you will suffer inauspiciously to office politics, backstabbing, etc.
If you have to share your office space with another, you should try to avoid
sitting back to back. It is also best to avoid sitting face to face. Both
positions tend to create conflict. If you cannot avoid sitting face to face,
either stagger the desks or create a small barrier with a plant, photo or other
object. In an open plan with many desks, use plants to soften sharp edges and corners.
Sharp edges create ‘poison arrows’‚ which contribute to conditions such as
irritability, discomfort, and even disease. Also, the aisles should be large
enough so that the energy moves slower. Make sure to use subtle colors in an
open office plan. Bright, vivid colors are too active in a large bustling room.
3. Use
appropriate Artwork and Images
When you surround yourself with images and objects that you
love and that inspire you create a living affirmation for your goals. In an office
if you want to surround yourself with images and objects that keep you
inspired, creative and productive. Add flowers, art and beautiful window
treatments. Hang pictures, mottos and images that symbolize what you want to
accomplish. Choose furniture and accessories that speak to you of prosperity,
abundance and success. Infuse your office with your personality; it will foster
and support personal growth and success. Every object in your office has an influence
on you. According to Vastu it is luminosity, the relative brightness of
something. Make sure your office is having a positive and uplifting effect on
you.
4. Balancing
and Harmonizing the Space
Balance and harmony are important attributes of an office.
There are two ways to balance and harmonize your environment with yin and yang
energies. (Yin and Yang are the basic
expression of ancient Chinese science of Feng Shui represented as darker side
as Yin and brighter side as Yang. Yin is a feminine & submissive energy and
on the contrary Yang is masculine expression & active, aggressive energy.
Both are interrelated containing aspects of each other in the form of a ‘Dot’
in symbol of Yin & Yang. It is a belief in Chinese theory that both the
energies can’t live without each other and also manifested as embracing &
encircling around each other; hence live together to harmonize the
surroundings.)
Yin and yang represent feminine and masculine energies as
explained above. Nourishing energy strikes a balance between the two extreme
forces of yin and yang. Let's say for example you worked in an overly yang
environment with high ceilings, light colors, angular furniture and lots of
natural light. You would need to balance this overly yang environment with some
yin energy.
Vastu represents the
natural elements of Air, Earth, Space, Fire and Water. It is important that all
five elements are represented in your environment. Even more important is that
the elements are in balance. When the elements are in balance then your life is
more likely to be in balance and you will have greater success in manifesting
what you desire.
As an example, let us say that you work in a very bright
office (the Fire element) with an abundance of light colors including metal
filing cabinets, computers, faxes, etc. In this case, you would want to focus
on bringing in the other elements. You could bring in some plants, some earthy
colors for the Earth element and an aquarium for the Water element.
5. Select
appropriate Office Colors
Color has a remarkable impact on your psychological and
physical well-being. When choosing office colors consider following Vastu.
Soft yellow, sandstone, pale gold, pale orange, pale green,
and blue-green are always appropriate office colors. Adding white will increase
clarity and mental focus. Browns and earth tones will ground and stabilize the
office.
6. Amalgamate Stress Relieving Techniques
Keep stress and irritability to a minimum by choosing
furniture with rounded corners or positioning sharp corners out of traffic
flow. Avoid harsh lighting or lots of glare since it can cause irritability and
fatigue. You can also add music, running water or mist with essential oils to
keep stress levels to a minimum. It does not matter which method you use, it
only matters that your space is balanced and harmonious. Choose the system that
feels right for you.
Here are some tips for alleviating workplace stress for
example:
Don’t skip breakfast; Go for a walk; Stretch at your desk; Stick
to healthy snacks; Watch your posture; Learn to prioritize; Don’t bite off more
than you can chew; Keep pictures of loved ones at your desk; Take up a
stress-relieving hobby; Ask for help: if workplace stress has become
unbearable, it might be helpful to speak to someone about dealing with your
anxiety.
