— the ancient Chinese philosophy of arranging objects in a space to create harmony and balance — for 21 years, having learned the ins and outs of it with Grand Master Chan Kun Wah whose lineage goes back to the Song Dynasty. “When you have good energy in your living space, you can lead a healthy and prosperous life. Any space you spend time in you will absorb its energy. Just as the energy of people you spend time with rubs off on you, so does the energy of a space.
To harness, nurture, and protect the positive energy in your space — your dorm room or otherwise — we’ve compiled Sher’s easy-to-apply tips, along with storage solutions fromThe bed is the most important — everything else in your room revolves around it — because “without a restful sleep, you cannot work at your fullest potential,” says Sher, who recommends positioning the bed diagonally opposite the bedroom door, which is also known as the “command position,” with a wall behind your head to...
And to promote better sleep, Sher recommends placing an orchid on a small nightstand next to your bed — “orchids release oxygen at night, so they’re perfect for the bedroom.”