What is Human Design Environment?

There are six Human Design Environments that basically give us an understanding of the type of spaces that will allow us to thrive. I like to think of it like being in energetic homeostasis - it opens up the pathway for everything to open up for us.

Think increased creativity, lower stress, more energy + productivity & new aligned connections + opportunities.

Knowing i’m a Valleys Environment helped make A LOT of things make sense for me. Valleys environments are very acoustically sensitive + need to be ‘at the source of information’.

For me, nothing makes me plugs me into more ease, productivity & creativity than when I’m at a cafe that is acoustically pleasing (not too much noise or busyness + good background music). I can be at the ‘centre’ of so much information, observe it & take it all in. In any visualisations that get you to go back to a happy memory, mine inevitably are key moments where my Valley environment was thriving.

- Sitting in the row of seats (chain of information) at a NYC cafe, where I could see both inside + outside comings & goings.

- Sitting at Joe & the Juice in London where I had a view of the whole cafe & the passing street.

- Sitting in the narrow alley connecting the inside & outside of a cafe at the GC (where I created the card affirmations in one day!).

At home, I notice I need the *right* type of sound to focus - which sometimes means playing the same song on repeat. I’ve truly witnessed some immediate & magical things playing with this for myself + with clients {click through to slide 3 for a recent example}. You can also save yours for quick reference to come back to.

Caves Environment.

Think about what a 'cave' represents: a cozy space with one entrance. Meaning, you know exactly who is 'coming and going' in your space and there's a sense of security within that.

You might notice that you like to position yourself or your furniture to be facing the entry point within your room, office or home. You might even notice in restaurants you want to sit on the side of the booth where you can see the whole restaurant, or the door of the restaurant.

This may also mean incorporating dimmer lighting or even closing the blinds sometimes. This is all about comfort - whatever that means to you.

TRY: Adjusting your work and living spaces to allow you to see the entrance or create a cozy nook in your home just for you.

Markets Environment.

Think of a marketplace, there's SOOOOO many options, different things on offer, vendors and energy. You get to sample things, you get to choose what you want and what you'll enjoy.

So thinking of your environment as having the option of 'selectivity' and freedom of choice. You might want to mix things up and redecorate, or change up your environment every now and then.

It's also really important that you have the CHOICE of where you want to be. Whether that be at home - having multiple different 'spaces' within your home. Your bedroom, your office, your meditation nook.

TRY: Mixing things up in your home spaces to create 'zones' to choose from or join a co-working group to get around new energy.

Kitchens Environment.

The Kitchen is where a lot of different things come together, like ingredients of a meal, with ample workspace to combine creatively. This is all about coming together and gathering - much like the kitchen is the 'heart of the home', kitchens people may really love coming together to create, to collaborate, to connect.

It's the different energy or ingredients coming together that supports Kitchen environments to thrive. You'll flow best when surrounded by a lot of different connections, options, variation, and action. Where transformation or innovation happens and where you can discover new things and trends.

TRY: Notice where feels like 'the spot to be' either in the home or locally. Spend some time making this area at home even more 'yours', head out to your 'spot' or attend an event applicable to your field in your local area.

Mountains Environment.

Mountains love to be elevated, up high and have a vantage point to support your expansion. You might enjoy high rises (or even just one floor above ground), working from a cafe that has a lookout or going for a hike on a track with a beautiful view - anywhere you can have a wider view.

Quality of air is important for you. Focusing on breathwork practices or things like yoga can be really supportive for you to connect to your inner world, get away from others energy and bask in your own aura.

Travel and taking in a fresh new view can also be supportive for you as it offers a completely new perspective.

TRY: Changing your perspective - either literally (travel, hike or dining with a view or even a weekend drive somewhere new) or internally (through things like breathwork or meditation).

Valleys Environment.

Valleys are quite influenced and impacted by the sound and acoustics of our environment and prefer to be connected to where sound, information and energy begins. This could look like taking information on from a direct source such as podcasts, masterclasses or workshops - but also through observation.

People watching can be incredibly satisfying for a Valleys person. I lovveeeee finding a cafe (that has the right level of sound) and perching myself where I can observe everything.

Using headphones can be helpful for you to control the volume of a space. I find it useful listening to music or even a song on repeat when working from home to focus my energy.

TRY: Experimenting with the volume of your space and noticing what 'sounds good'. Try headphones. Go to a cafe and tuck yourself into a spot where you feel you can take it all in.

Shores Environment.

If we think of a shoreline, it's the meeting of two worlds: the sand meets the sea. Or the ocean meets the mountains. Or the city meets the river. It's a 'seam' of two worlds colliding.

So you may be drawn to be by the ACTUAL shore or waterlines, however this can also be artificial - such as sitting by a large window looking outside. You are indoors but you have a view of outdoors.

A foyer, where you're at the entrance to a home but not quite inside it - which may make the perfect arm chair spot. A porch, deck, verandah or sunroom, which are technically inside AND outside in some way. Even looking up at the night sky, or seeing a crisp sunset on the horizon.

TRY: Playing with boundary lines and noticing the 'seams' around you. How can you create more of these moments in your own spaces? That could like like moving your desk to look out the window.

Human Design Environments - Where are you designed to thrive?