A feng shui hack for feeling more relaxed
Sitting in what Feng Shui calls the ‘power position’, back to the wall with a view of the door and out the window.
Protect your back
I used to have a large desk under the window in our bedroom, overlooking the trees and the nature reserve below. It seemed like an ideal spot, but something about it never felt quite right. At first, I put it down to the obvious—using a bedroom as an office isn’t ideal. But then I came across something in feng shui that clicked: sitting with your back to the door, especially in a space where you spend hours each day, is best avoided.
It made me think about those times at a restaurant when you instinctively aim for a corner table where you can sit facing the room, only to be shown to a seat with your back to the door. It doesn’t feel safe, does it? There’s a subtle unease in not knowing what’s behind you.
So, I decided to make a change. I packed up my large desk and swapped it for a smaller one I had in storage. I placed it under the window, but this time with my seat tucked into the corner. Now, I have a clear view of both the door and the outdoors. The difference is amazing—a sense of ease and rightness I hadn’t expected.
In feng shui, the corner diagonally opposite the door is called the “power position.” It’s a place that supports confidence and security. And it’s true, I feel it.
This might all sound a bit woo-woo, but it’s no different from that instinct to avoid sitting with your back to the room at a restaurant. We know the effect is real. If you’ve got a chair or desk at home with your back to the door, try shifting it around. You might be surprised at the difference it makes.
