Things to Keep in your Office | Complete Checklist

When you are setting up the workspace, there are two types of things to keep in your office:

 

• Things that make your life easy
• Things that are Auspicious

 

Here we have listed things that will make life easy and joyful.

 

These are the things that you and your employees will need on a daily basis. Moreover, it will ensure your employee's well-being and a smooth working environment.

 

Essential Things to Keep in your Office

 

Here is a comprehensive list of essential things:

 

Must Haves

1. Water Bottles
2. Stationary
3. Notepads
4. Tea/coffee Mugs
5. Tissue Papers
6. Desktop Toolkit (includes stapler, scissors, paper clips, thumb pins, tape etc.)

 

Health & Hygiene

1. First Aid Kit
2. Sanitiser Dispensers 
3. Scent Diffuser

 

Accessories

1. Chargers
2. Mirror
3. Headsets or Headphones (For non-disturbance and meetings)
4. Desk Organizers
5. Productivity Planners
6. Monitor Riser
7. Screen Cleaner Sticks

 

Quick food and munchies

1. Snacks
2. Caffeinated Chocolate Bars
3. Mints and Chewing Gums 
4. Coffee Machine (In case there is no ordering system) 

 

Extras

1. Casual and Quick Office Games
2. Umbrella's
3. Calendar
4. Sticky Notes
5. Insulated Mugs
6. Cable Clips
7. Mouse Pads

 

The things mentioned above are really important to ensure that you and your employees have everything they need to work properly.

 

However, there are some things that you might not need regularly, but no one knows when you might need them immediately.

 

It is always better to be prepared for any circumstances rather than being troubled later.

 

Auspicious Things to Keep in your Office

 

The things that bring luck and prosperity to your business are the auspicious things. Not only this, but it will also help you prevent any arising conflicts. 

 

Auspicious things are as important as essential things. 

 

Plants

 

The significance of plants is to increase productivity and reload focus.

 

Auspiciously, having the following 9 plants in the office brings prosperity, growth and wealth:

 

1. Holy Basil Plant (Tulsi)
2. Money Plant
3. Bamboo Plant
4. Lotus Plant
5. Lily
6. Banana Plant
7. Snake Plant
8. Jade Plant
9. Silver Crown

 

You can even keep these plants indoors, as they need little or no sunlight.

 

According to Vastu, these plants must be kept in the north, east or northeast direction of the office.

 

Moreover, having plants in the office has proven to improve air quality and increase attention span and creativity. 

 

Additionally, it lowers stress levels and stabilizes the moods of employees.

 

Mirrors

 

Logically, mirrors tend to make the space look bigger.

 

Auspiciously, it attracts positive energy and repels negative energy.

 

Moreover, it even doubles and amplifies your success.

 

Accordingly, you can place a round or rectangular shape mirror in the north or northeast and a square mirror in the east.

 

Crystals and Stones

 

Auspiciously it is believed that crystals absorb the bad energy from your surrounding.

 

As a result, they purify the environment.

 

Generally, the crystals that are good for office are - 

 

• Clear quartz.
• Rose quartz.
• Jade.
• Amethyst.
• Pyrite.
• Chrysoprase. 
• Shungite.
• Black Tourmaline (Hanging at Entrance).

 

However, it is better to consult an astrologer before putting the crystals in the office.

 

The reason is sometimes some crystals are not good to be near you according to your zodiac signs.

 

Water 

 

Always keep a glass full of water on your desk. In fact, it should be a clear or transparent vessel.

 

Water signifies balance, flowing energy and wealth. 

 

However, if you are afraid of keeping water on your desk as it may ruin your documents, you can get a picture of a water body.

 

According to Vastu, the best direction to keep your water glass or the water painting is North. 

 

Lamps

 

Proper lamps and lights in your office will improve your reputation. Moreover, it is a source of creativity and will never parch your motivations.

 

Avoid lamps that are thin or have a stick-like structure as they may create barriers in your career.

 

The best lights for the office are cooler blue or white. Besides, these lights are good for working, keeping you awake and concentrated.

 

Do not go for warmer lights in the office as it may promote laziness and a relaxing environment.

 

Wood

 

Wooden items like furniture or decorations in the office signify strengths and growth. Additionally, it brings in money luck.

 

You can also keep wooden photo frames on your desk for this purpose.

 

Most importantly, make sure the wood used in your office is from the positive trees, such as:

 

1. Shisham (Indian Rosewood)
2. Sandal 
3. Ashoka
4. Sagwan (Teak)
5. Sal
6. Arjuna 
7. Neem

 

On the other hand, avoid wood from peepal or banyan trees and termite-infested wood.

 

Silver

 

Having silver at your workplace enhances vision, clarity and insight. Also, it symbolises intellectual earnings and mental peace.

 

In fact, according to research silver aids in mood balancing and rejuvenating energy levels.

 

Thus, you can keep a silver idol of god in your office temple or a silver piece on your desk.

 

Conclusion

 

Apart from the things to keep in your office make sure to declutter your workspace regularly. Additionally, have a task board in your office to put on the daily tasks and appreciations on it.