8/22/2017 Zen Workplace: Using Feng Shui to Create a Balanced and Harmonious Workplace Presented by: www.FSSone.com Julie Pelletier-Rutkowski, MS, RN [email protected] Certified Feng Shui Consultant Objectives: 1. Introduce to the principles of Feng Shui 2. Identify and adjusting visible and invisible chi 3. Create a supportive, nurturing and harmonious working environment Conflict of Interest Disclosure - The presenter, Julie Pelletier-Rutkowski, has a conflict of interest as the owner of a private practice in an area related to the content of this workshop. She has agreed to present information fairly, without bias and without promotion of her business. Literally Means Wind and Water HisSTORY of Feng Shui Weak Force Strong Force . History . Schools . Myths . Art and Science 1 8/22/2017 Science of Feng Shui . Feng Shui is a natural science . Atoms are constantly vibrating . Geomancy-natural patterns of the earth . Vibrations are the life force/chi/qi/prana Basic Feng Shui Principles . Bagua Bagua . Elements . Chi Elements 2 8/22/2017 Chi . Chi is life-force energy . Flows like water to nourish space . Everything is alive with chi . Comes from outside to inside . Chi is always shifting . Enters the through the front door . Everything is connected by chi . Feel unbalanced in a space . Can be sensed in a space .Positive . Nourishing . Healing .Negative . Harmful . Destructive 3 8/22/2017 Positive Chi is: Slow Meandering Comfortable Safe Welcoming Negative Chi is: Slow or stagnant Rushing Blocked Sharp Unbalanced Overwhelming Suffocating Unprotected Workplace Chi Aim to surround Invisible Visible yourself with Noise Land balanced Lights Entrance positive Odor Clutter chi Color Furniture placement Personal Personal Predecessor 4 8/22/2017 Applying Feng Shui CHI 5 8/22/2017 Photo by JPR, 2011 Photo by JPR 2009 Center for Health Designs www.healthdesigns.org Center for Health Designs www.healthdesigns.org 6 8/22/2017 Google Images Photo by JPR, 2011 Photo by JPR 2011 7 8/22/2017 Photo by JPR, 2011 Chi Flow in the Workspace What do you see and feel? Does each room have a different feel? Why? Do certain areas lift you up or drag you down? What is the connection to the quality of work? Do patients and staff feel safe and comfortable ? Name one Feng Shui adjustment you can make? Google Images Feng Shui SECRET NINE TIPS TO CHANGE THE ENERGY IN THE WORKPLACE 1. Make a welcoming entrance. 2. Remove ALL the clutter from workspace. There is a Chinese proverb that says: 3. Eliminate extraneous noise. "If you want a change in your life, move 27 things.” 4. Soften the lighting using task, ambient or accent. 5. Eradicate noxious odors quickly. 6. Add color to balance the space. Move 27 thing in 9 days 7. Create a sacred space to replenish personal chi. and feel a dramatic shift in energy! 8. Balance workplace by using five elements. 9. Activate the Feng Shui secret! 8 8/22/2017 To Review Introduced to Chi, Chi flow, 1. Introduction to the Five Elements, and Bagua principles of Feng Shui 2. Identify and adjust Choose an area that needs “Your sacred space is where you find visible and invisible chi adjusting. Using one of the 9 tips adjust the chi in the area. yourself again and again.” 3. Create a supportive, nurturing and harmonious Remember the Feng Shui Secret! working environment -Joseph Campbell- Namaste! Photo by Kevin Penney 9 .