I recently read an article called "Home as Sanctuary" and realized that many of the points could be applied to work space. If you have a home office, like me, creating a sanctuary becomes even more important in keeping the division between home and office. This month's tip will help you create a workspace sanctuary that will re-invigorate the stagnant energies that build up over time. The new energy you create will help bring focus and creativity to your working hours, making room for lots of productivity.

1. Remove objects that don't inspire or have a purpose, such as the collection of coffee mugs at the bottom of your bookcase. A cluttered office can hamper creative thinking and cause unproductive behavior. Start with a small area of your office, preferably your desk, if that's where you spend the most time, and spend 10 minutes a day tossing anything that's draining positive energy from you. Before throwing anything out, find ways to re-use old stuff.
2. Create a morning and evening ritual for starting and ending your day. Avoid diving right into email and phone calls. Start your mornings with a short list (5 items) of what you intend to accomplish for the day. End the day reviewing the list and acknowledging your accomplishments and carryover anything that you could not get to for the next day. Be sure to praise yourself for your accomplishments.
3. Fill your space with objects that create harmony and feed your creativity. Keep your space open and fluid by "creating a container for positive energy."

Do you have tips for creating a more harmonious workspace?

Additional resources:

• Clean-Slate
• Feng Shui Your Desk
• How to Simplify When you Love Your Stuff
• 50 Feng Shui Tips