1. Why should there not be a window behind the desk seat?
The feng shui saying that there should not be a window behind the seat is mainly derived from traditional Chinese feng shui. In traditional Feng Shui, seating next to or behind a window is believed to affect one's fortune and health. The main reasons are as follows:
1. A sense of security: Feng Shui believes that leaning back against a window or door can affect a person's sense of security. When we sit in our seats, if the back is empty, we feel uncomfortable and always worry that something will suddenly appear. This sense of insecurity can affect work and school.
2. Stability and concentration: Having a window behind your seat can be a distraction because the scenery or pedestrians outside the window can attract our attention. This can lead to a lack of concentration at work or study, affecting efficiency.
3. Light problems: Windows are the source of light, but if there is a window behind the seat, the light will hit our back directly, which will cause eye fatigue and may also cause skin problems in the long run.
4. Temperature problem: Windows are usually the entrance and exit of indoor temperature regulation, if there is a window behind the seat, it will make people feel hot and cold, affecting physical health.
Solution:
1. Adjust the position of the desk: Try to avoid placing the seat next to or behind the window, and choose to place the desk inside the room with the seat facing away from the wall, which is more conducive to privacy and security.
2. Choose a chair with a high back: Choosing a chair with a high back can provide better support, increase a sense of security, and also help maintain concentration and stability.
In short, the feng shui saying that there should not be a window behind the seat is mainly to improve the efficiency of work and study, protect physical health, and increase a sense of security. Although there is no scientific basis for these claims, we can still choose to follow these recommendations in order to avoid unnecessary trouble.
2. Why is it advisable to have a backer behind the seat?
In Feng Shui, having a backer behind a seat is considered an ideal working environment because Feng Shui emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of balance and harmony with the natural environment. Here are some explanations about the benefits of having a backer behind your seat:
1. Stability and support: Having a wall or other physical object behind you symbolizes having a stable support system at work or in life, such as the support of a leader, a colleague, or an organization, which can help boost self-confidence and stability.
2. Prevent distractions: Sitting against a wall can reduce distractions from behind you, help people concentrate, and improve work efficiency.
3. Privacy and security: Facing your back to a wall can provide some privacy protection while giving a sense of security, helping to reduce anxiety and stress.
4. Symbolism: In Feng Shui, having your back against a wall symbolizes having a solid backing, which means having a stable career development and opportunities for advancement in your career.
5. Avoid bad aura: If there is a door, window, or other place behind the seat that may generate airflow, it will be considered an unstable aura, which will affect the individual's work and health.
In modern office design, factors such as lighting and landscaping are often not fully laid out according to the principles of traditional Feng Shui. However, if possible, due consideration of the principle of backing behind the seat can create an environment that is more conducive to work and study. This does not mean that there must be an actual mountain, but rather that there is a stable support structure behind the seat, such as a wall or other fixed object.