As a naturally messy creative type, I’ve studied feng shui out of necessity to help refine my sometimes chaotic instincts, starting when I was a teenager. Back then, I ran a small jewelry business, and beads were everywhere in my room, making it difficult to focus on schoolwork.

Now that I have my own kids and am in the midst of life, I rely on feng shui to maintain a sense of calm more than ever. I’ll take peace of mind any way I can get it, especially if it’s as simple as moving a piece of furniture to a better spot — a cornerstone concept of feng shui.