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The Wellbeing at Work Studio Workplace Wellbeing Specialist & Certified DSE Assessor
Compliance - Sensory design - Healthy lifestyle

Launching Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment for SMEs and Coworking spaces...Is your employer up to date with Dis...
04/09/2026

Launching Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment for SMEs and Coworking spaces...

Is your employer up to date with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) compliance? Is the Coworking space you are using offering the right working conditions?
If you experience discomfort at your desk without an obvious cause, treat it as an early warning sign from your body.

We process the world with our senses. How and where we sit during working hours, lighting conditions, air quality, the colours surrounding us, the scents and sounds inevitably impact how we feel, behave and interact with others.
It starts with the obvious: is your office chair supporting your spine? Your joints?
Is your screen at the right height and within arm's length?
Are your hips in line with your knees when sitting at your desk?
Do you find yourself hunched over by the end of the day?
Have you been struggling with lower back ache?
If any of those resonate, you may be due a DSE assessment. Adopting correct posture early helps prevent long-term physical discomfort. But it doesn't stop there.

At the Wellbeing Studio, our three-tier framework offers a complete 360-degree approach to Workplace Wellbeing.
We address everything from your physical set-up and daily sensory environment to the implementation of healthy lifestyle routines.

Curious? Do visit our new website to find out more!
https://www.thewawstudio.com/

As the long Easter week-end approaches, here are five wellbeing resets I want you to think about today!But before this, ...
02/04/2026

As the long Easter week-end approaches, here are five wellbeing resets I want you to think about today!

But before this, please take some time over the next few days to do a Brain Dump in order to start afresh properly!
All you need is:
- 20 minutes,
- a piece of paper (not your phone, actual paper), and...
just write!
No structure. No judgement. Everything that's on your mind. Your worries. Your to-do list. Your dreams. Your frustrations. Get it all out.
Get everything out of your brain to free some space up. This is the beginning of a fresh start.

Once you've cleared some much needed brain space, here is what I'd like you to do:

How you begin your day really matters!
What you do in the first 20 minutes after you wake up sets the tone for your whole day, so, before you pick up your phone:

1. Drink a glass of water.
Make it warm water if you can. That is better for your digestive system as it accelerates peristalsis (or intestinal muscle movement), hydrates you immediately and improves blood flow to your intestines.
Adding some lemon juice will also give you a Vitamin C boost.
- Look out of a window.
- Take three slow breaths.
That's it. That's your morning reset.

2. Move your body gently.
Especially for those of us working from home, or managing health conditions, chronic pain, disability or anxiety — movement doesn't have to be intense to be effective.
A 10-minute walk outside, every day, is genuinely one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental health.
The research on this is clear and compelling.

3. Rest is not laziness.
I want to say this especially to the parents, the carers, the people who have been running on empty for years — rest is productive. Building in one proper rest point in your day — even 15 minutes where you sit quietly, away from screens — is not indulgent. It's essential.

4. Connection really counts.
Loneliness is one of the biggest wellbeing challenges we face, especially for people working from home or living alone. Reach out to one person today — a text, a call, a knock on a neighbour's door. It matters more than you know.

5. Be honest about what's not working.
This is the brave one. Take a quiet moment and ask yourself: what is draining me right now? What has been on my 'I should really sort this out' list for months? It might be a relationship. A habit. A job. A living situation. You don't have to fix it today — but naming it is the first step.
So ready? Set? Reset!
Have a wonderful week-end my friends!


Happy First Day of Spring, everyone! ☀️🌱I don't know about you, but after weeks of relentless Devon rain, stepping outsi...
20/03/2026

Happy First Day of Spring, everyone! ☀️🌱

I don't know about you, but after weeks of relentless Devon rain, stepping outside this morning felt genuinely joyful. That quality of light — soft, golden, full of promise — is something I never take for granted.
And it got me thinking about the spaces we work in every day.
So many of us who work from home just adapt to our environment without ever really questioning it. We tolerate the dim corner, the cluttered desk, the colour on the walls that we've stopped even noticing. But our surroundings are quietly shaping our mood, our focus and our energy — every single day.

The first day of Spring feels like the perfect moment to pause and ask: what would it feel like to genuinely love the space I work in?
That's exactly what The WaW Studio is here to help you explore — weaving together wellbeing, workspace design and the small but powerful changes that help you feel, work and live better.

If you're curious, I'd love for you to have a look at what we offer — the link is in my bio, or just drop me a message here. I'm always happy to chat! 🌿

🌡️ Are you too hot, too cold (probably too wet if you live in Devon at the moment!) — or just too distracted to notice?H...
12/03/2026

🌡️ Are you too hot, too cold (probably too wet if you live in Devon at the moment!) — or just too distracted to notice?
Here's something I find fascinating — and a little bit heart-breaking: so many of us have become experts at ignoring our own physical discomfort.
We push through the cold. We tolerate the stuffy room. We tell ourselves it doesn't matter.
But your body never stops noticing. Deep within your nervous system, thermoreceptors are continuously monitoring your temperature — and the moment something feels off, your brain quietly redirects precious cognitive resources away from your work and toward regulating your physical state.
You're not less focused because you're less capable. You might simply be too cold. Or too warm. And your brilliant brain is doing exactly what it's designed to do — keeping you safe first, productive second.
The good news? This is one of the most fixable things in your entire workspace.

🌡️ Aim for 20–22°C — research consistently points to this as the optimal range for sustained focus and cognitive performance.

- Layer, always — being able to add or remove a layer instantly means your body stays regulated without interruption.
- Fresh air is your friend — even five minutes of gentle ventilation can reset both temperature and mental clarity.
- Watch for hidden draughts and heat sources — a desk positioned near a cold window or a radiator creates constant low-level thermal stress.
- Keep a soft throw nearby — especially for those slower, more reflective parts of your working day.
- Notice how temperature shifts through the day — your workspace may feel perfect at 9am and stifling by 2pm. Adjust intentionally, not reactively.

And if you're neurodivergent, managing anxiety, or working through hormonal changes — your thermal sensitivity may be heightened. That's not a weakness. That's information. Listen to it, and design your environment around it with compassion. 💛

Your comfort is not a luxury. It is a condition for your best thinking, your deepest creativity, and your most meaningful work.

This is The WaW Studio's closing message in this series on sensory wellbeing — and perhaps its most important: you cannot pour from an empty vessel, and you cannot think clearly from an uncomfortable body.

Start with the basics. Warmth. Calm. Ease. Everything else builds from there.

Which of these four pillars — texture, colour, temperature or light — surprised you most? Drop it in the comments. I'd love to know. 👇
And if this series has resonated with you, save it, share it, and come find us — because this is just the beginning. 🌿

The colours around you are quietly shaping how you think, feel and work — every single day.We choose wall colours, desk ...
06/03/2026

The colours around you are quietly shaping how you think, feel and work — every single day.

We choose wall colours, desk accessories and shelf styling based on what we love the look of. But have you ever stopped to ask — how does this colour make me feel?
Your visual cortex is processing every wavelength of colour in your environment, continuously, without pause.
And when those colours are too bright, too saturated or too clashing? Your brain is working harder than it needs to — just to be in the room.
That quiet visual strain adds up. By midday it can show up as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, low mood, or that inexplicable feeling of just being done — even when your to-do list says otherwise.
But here's what excites me: colour is one of the most accessible and transformative changes you can make.

You don't need to redecorate. You just need to be intentional.
- Soft neutrals — warm whites, gentle greiges, sandy tones — create a calm visual baseline that lets your mind settle.
- Muted greens and dusty blues support focus and lower stress responses — nature's own palette, brought indoors.
- Warm blush or terracotta accents add warmth and creativity without overstimulating.
Limit high contrast — where possible, avoid stark black and white combinations at your immediate eye line.

Notice your lighting too — colour looks entirely different under cool fluorescent light versus warm natural light, and that shift affects your nervous system just as much

This matters whether you're highly sensitive to sensory input, managing anxiety, navigating a busy and often chaotic home environment, or simply a human being who wants to feel their best while they work.
Your workspace colour palette isn't just a design choice. It's a daily act of self-care.

This is what The WaW Studio is all about — helping you see your space differently, so you can feel, work and live better in it.

What colours are surrounding you right now? Tell me in the comments — I'd love to help you think it through. 👇

What if the secret to your best workday was something you could feel?We spend so much time thinking about how our home w...
04/03/2026

What if the secret to your best workday was something you could feel?
We spend so much time thinking about how our home workspace looks — but how does it actually feel to be in it?

Every surface you touch sends a signal to your brain. Your desk. Your chair. The fabric beneath your arms. All of it, all day long — quietly shaping whether your nervous system feels safe and settled, or subtly on edge.
And when it's on edge? Focus slips. Energy drains. Creativity dims. Not because you're doing anything wrong — but because your environment isn't fully supporting you.

Here's the inspiring part: small, intentional changes can transform that.
- Choose a desk surface that feels smooth and grounding
- Opt for chair fabric that breathes and feels gentle against skin
- Add a natural texture — wood, stone, linen — where your hands naturally rest
- Hold your mouse, your pen, your mug. Do they feel good? They can.
This matters for everyone — whether you're neurodivergent and highly sensitive to sensory input, a parent juggling work and family in a busy home, or simply a human being who deserves a space that helps them flourish.

You don't have to settle for a workspace that merely functions. You deserve one that genuinely nourishes you.
This is the heart of The WaW Studio — helping you feel, work and live better, one beautiful, intentional detail at a time.

Ready to reimagine your workspace? Come find us. Your wellbeing at work starts here.

Does noise affect how well you work from home? You might be surprised how much.Welcome back to our 5-part series on sens...
28/02/2026

Does noise affect how well you work from home? You might be surprised how much.
Welcome back to our 5-part series on sensory wellbeing in the home workspace. Earlier on this week, we looked at lighting. Today we're talking about sound — one of the most overlooked factors in how productive, focused and energised we feel during the working day.

Most of us know that a loud, chaotic environment makes it hard to concentrate. But the issue goes deeper than just volume.

Here's what's actually happening in your brain.
Your auditory cortex is constantly processing every sound that reaches your ears — the hum of the fridge, a dog barking outside, a notification ping, traffic, a neighbour's TV.
For your brain, all of this is incoming data that needs to be assessed and either acted on or filtered out.

This filtering process takes cognitive energy. Every time your brain has to decide "is that sound relevant to me?", it draws on the same executive function resources you need for thinking, planning, problem-solving and staying regulated. Over the course of a working day, this adds up — and it's one of the reasons many people finish a day at home feeling inexplicably exhausted, even if their work itself wasn't especially demanding.

For neurodivergent individuals — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences or high anxiety — this effect can be significantly amplified. Reduced sensory gating means the brain is less efficient at suppressing background noise, making the working environment feel relentlessly demanding, even in what others might consider a "quiet" room.

So what can you actually do about it?
The good news is that you don't need specialist acoustic panels or a soundproofed room. The single most powerful principle in acoustic interior design is beautifully simple: soft surfaces absorb sound. Hard surfaces reflect it.
Every soft element you bring into your workspace is doing quiet but meaningful acoustic work:

- A thick wool rug on a hard floor dramatically reduces sound bounce and echo
- Heavy lined curtains absorb sound from outside and reduce reverberation in the room
- A bookshelf full of books is one of the most effective — and most stylish — acoustic diffusers you can have
- An upholstered chair, cushions, or a fabric wall hanging all contribute to a warmer, quieter acoustic environment

Even plants help — their leaves and soil absorb sound frequencies in ways that are subtle but cumulative
When you layer these elements thoughtfully, you transform the acoustic quality of a room — reducing that hard, bouncy quality that makes concentration harder and the working day so much more tiring.
A calm acoustic environment isn't a luxury. It's a foundation for feeling, working and living better.
We'd love to hear from you — does noise affect your ability to work from home? Drop a comment below or share this with someone who needs it! 👇

Lighting is the most powerful design tool you have to enhance your workspace!Light is not just about being able to see w...
25/02/2026

Lighting is the most powerful design tool you have to enhance your workspace!
Light is not just about being able to see what you're doing. It is one of the biggest drivers of our circadian rhythm — our internal body clock — our serotonin levels, and our overall sense of wellbeing. Getting your light right is one of the single most impactful things you can do for your mood and your productivity.

NATURAL LIGHT: If at all possible, position your desk near a window. Even indirect natural light — even on a cloudy day — is significantly better for mood regulation than artificial light alone. This often comes down to simply rearranging the furniture, and it can make a profound difference.

THE DIRECTION YOU FACE: This is something most people haven't thought about. Facing a blank wall can feel claustrophobic and mentally dulling over time. Facing a window or into an open room creates a more expansive visual field — and your brain responds to that openness. If you can, try turning your desk to face outward.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING — COLOUR TEMPERATURE: The colour temperature of your light bulbs matters more than most people realise. Very cool white bulbs — 5000 Kelvin and above — are alerting but can feel quite harsh. Very warm bulbs — around 2700 Kelvin — are cosy but can make you feel sleepy. For a workspace, the sweet spot tends to be around 3500 to 4000 Kelvin — a clean, neutral white that supports focus without harshness.

TASK LIGHTING: A good desk lamp that illuminates your work without creating glare or shadow reduces eye strain — and eye strain leads to fatigue, and fatigue directly affects mood. It's a simple thing that makes a real difference across a long working day.

CANDLES AND LAMPS FOR TRANSITIONS: This is one of my favourite rituals: at the end of the working day, switch from your overhead working light to a warm lamp or a candle. This signals to your brain that the working day is done. It is a tiny, lovely act of self-care that supports the transition into your evening.

May the light be with you!

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