wellbeing
The Importance of Achieving Work-Life Balance with Coworking
What is work life balance and why is it important? Work life balance is creating symmetry between your work and your personal life. The pandemic has been a catalyst for shifting our working and personal lives. We all faced rapid changes with the blink of an eye. Working on our kitchen counters, limited social interaction […]
Holistic Transitioning: Lessons of Lockdown – World Wellbeing Week
It’s World Wellbeing Week on June 21st-30th. Our focus this year is on a company that is part of the Uncommon community. Holistic Transitioning provide services that empower people to show up in their fullest capacity. They provide them with the tools to transform everyday experiences into opportunities for self-actualisation. Uncommon x Holistic Transitioning Instagram […]
How flexible coworking spaces support wellbeing
A coworking space goes beyond just a workspace – especially at Uncommon. Wellbeing is woven into every aspect of Uncommon. We ensure our members feel good about where and how they work; supporting their physical comfort and emotional wellness which helps boost efficiency and reduce stress overall. “Research by the University of Michigan suggests that […]
World Meditation Day – Wellness at Uncommon
At Uncommon, we’re highlighting World Meditation Day on May 21st. Meditation practises can really vary from person to person. In essence, meditation is a range of techniques that focus on achieving a grounded, present and calm mental state. It holds a wide range of health benefits such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep and […]
5 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Remote Workers
Traditional offices are no longer the norm due to the global pandemic and we have shifted into the remote working model. Coworking is the bridge to the future – healthily balancing working and home life. “Nevertheless, it’s imperative to realize that most remote work arrangements were assembled in an ad hoc fashion on the basis […]
Scents and Sensibility
The power of scents to influence our moods is grossly undervalued in the modern world, especially in the workplace. Science is slowly coming to understand how certain smells can improve our creativity and productivity. But still cannot tell us why. While we do not know the reasons, we do know which scents can positively improve […]
Food For Thought – National Vegetarian Week
Here at Uncommon, we’re celebrating National Vegetarian Week on the 10-16th May. We do love all things healthy and green, after all. Whilst we’re all laser focused on our self-improvement resolutions, it’s easy to overlook the simpler things that can improve both our physical and mental health at home or in the workspace. Let’s take […]
Wellbeing podcasts to tune into
At Uncommon, we value making your working day be as effective as possible. We curate bespoke playlists to fit a particular space or time of day at our workspaces. Sometimes, you just want to transfer your mind to a calmer place. As a result, you feel revamped and inspired to carry on with your day […]
Five Simple Desk Yoga Stretches
Numerous studies have shown over the years that lack of movement, poor posture or staying in the same position for too long not only causes physical aches in the body (particularly in the neck, shoulders and back), but can contribute to potential health issues such as obesity or musculoskeletal disorders. The practise of yoga is […]
MobFit Guest Blog: Training for a 10 mile run
The most popular race distance for both men and women, according to the reams of data uploaded to Strava, is the half marathon. The half marathon comprises a compelling and speedy hour or so of racing for top athletes; genuinely fast running like a 5 or 10k, but stretched out to cover the whole of […]
Non alcoholic cocktails by Strongman’s Tipple
Are you committed to Dry January? Or maybe just looking for some new, healthier ideas for your next cocktail party? Courtesy of our favourite mixologist at our workspaces Tom, the Founder of Strongman’s Tipple, we bring you three original and simple non-alcoholic recipes for super impressive cocktails. Enjoy them after dinner or impress your guests […]
5 essentials for a happy desk space
That old adage that a ‘tidy desk at your office space shows a tidy mind’ has never been more appropriate than when you opt for a co-working space. You can leave yourself and all your good and bad habits open for all to see. There are some of us who can make any space look […]
