4. Frequently Change Your Ventilation or Air Filters. Your office or home is full of ingredients found in cleaning supplies, upholstery, carpeting, adhesives, and in chemicals. Devices such as copy machines, printers and computers all contribute to poor air quality. Combine that with working in an office building where you can't open windows it makes situation ten times worst for occupants. In extreme cases, individuals may become physically ill from these pollutants, and even moderate doses can cause coughing, a scratchy, burning throat, and other symptoms.

If you are concerned about poor air quality in office speak with building maintenance crew and see how often they change air filters. In most cases, if you explain in a friendly manner why you are concerned they will make an extra effort to change at least filter in your area. Also you can buy a personal air filtration kit at any appliance store to make your life easier. Open windows At home to allow air circulation. Also frequently change your home air filter.

5. "Bring Green In." This is a term my wife, Joy Fisher-Sykes, uses to say that natural colors make us more relaxed. Color has effect on your mood and energy level. It is generally agreed that blue and green are very relaxing colors. On a personal basis these might not be colors that relax you. You decide on amount of color you're comfortable with and shades that most appeal to you. For example, bright yellow would tend to irritate me it may work just fine for others because of its brightness. Experiment with colors that will work to minimize stress for you.

Remember, these are all environmental factor that you can change to work for you. Just recognize what works for you and take first steps to decrease stress.

The southeast area of you home is associated with fire element. The southeast influences energy needed to have lively relationships. Kitchens, heating and electrical systems work well in southeast. If this area is balanced according to Vastu, there will be passion in your life and relationships. If there is a cut or blockage in this area, your relationships will suffer. If master bedroom is in southeast, there will be quarreling.

The southwest area of your residence is associated with earth element. The southwest influences stability of your relationships. The optimum place for master bedroom is in southwest. Whether or not this is possible, having your bed in southwest area of your bedroom with head of bed on south wall is very beneficial for positive relationships. If this area has proper Vastu, your relationships will be very solid and grounded. In this area, if there is a missing corner, toilet, or heating source, there will be some obstacles to your relationships.

The northwest area of your home is associated with air element. The northwest influences ability to create and communicate. Toilets and guest bedrooms work well in northwest and support mental stability, attraction, and clear communications. If there is a missing corner, no windows, or very little space between your home and another building, there will be mental instability, poor communication, and a lack of attraction between people.

The central area of a residence is associated with space element. If this area is open there will be good communication in relationships. If there is clutter, toilets, a kitchen or no open space in central area of a home, there will be disagreements. As you can see, stress can occur within your environment that can impact your life. This can be easily remedied by having a Vastu analysis done on your home (or office). Vastu Creations will help you create balance and harmony in your home and life.