Why Your Workplace Needs a Growth Mindset on Wellbeing

If your company still relies on the same old approaches to wellbeing and team-building, it might be time to challenge your thinking.

Unlocking Team Potential Through Scent: Why Your Workplace Needs a Growth Mindset on Wellbeing

When it comes to workplace wellbeing and team-building, most businesses stick to the usual suspects: yoga sessions, mindfulness apps, pizza Fridays, or the occasional trust fall exercise. But what if I told you there’s an underutilised, science-backed way to boost morale, enhance focus, and bring teams closer together—one that engages the senses in a way most workplaces have never explored?

In a world where stress levels are rising and engagement is declining, businesses need innovative solutions that go beyond the ordinary. Scent is a powerful, untapped resource that can transform the way teams work, collaborate, and connect.

The answer? Scent.

Scent isn’t just about smelling nice—it’s a powerful tool for emotions, memory, and performance. Studies show that 75% of daily emotions are generated by smell, and scent can even reduce workplace errors. Yet, when I suggest integrating scent into wellbeing or team-building activities, I often hear:

💭 “That sounds interesting, but how does it work?”

💭 “Isn’t scent just for spas?”

💭 “We’ve never done that before.”

That’s a fixed mindset in action.

A growth mindset says:

✅ “If scent impacts emotions, let’s explore how it can help our team.”

✅ “Engaging the senses could spark new ideas and collaboration.”

✅ “Hands-on experiences create lasting memories—this could transform the way we work together.”

3 Unique Scent-Based Experiences for Workplace Wellbeing & Team-Building

If you’re looking for a fresh approach to team-building or staff wellbeing initiatives, here are three immersive workshops that use scent to create real impact.

1. The Olfactory Odyssey: A Scent Masterclass for Workplace Wellbeing

Best for: Enhancing focus, creativity, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing at work.

This interactive scent masterclass takes your team on a sensory journey. We explore how scent affects focus, mood, and energy—then work together to find practical scent-based solutions for daily workplace challenges like stress, burnout, and lack of motivation.

Why it works:

Science meets experience – Employees learn why scent impacts the brain and emotions.
Personalised solutions – Teams discover scents that work best for focus, creativity, and stress relief.
Immediate impact – Employees leave with new strategies to use scent in their daily routines.

💡 Think of it as a wellbeing workshop that doesn’t just tell employees what to do—it lets them experience the benefits in real time.

Are you ready to shift your workplace’s approach to wellbeing?

2. Candle Making Workshop: A Creative & Relaxing Team-Building Experience

Best for: Encouraging collaboration, reducing stress, and fostering creativity.

Team-building activities don’t have to feel forced. Our Candle Making Workshop blends creativity, relaxation, and teamwork in a hands-on experience that encourages employees to step away from screens and into a mindful, engaging activity.

Why it works:

Hands-on collaboration – Teams bond over a shared, creative process.
Stress relief – Crafting and working with scent helps lower cortisol levels.
Personalisation – Everyone leaves with a candle they’ve created, infused with a scent that resonates with them.

💡 A growth mindset workplace understands that creativity fuels innovation and that stress-free teams perform better.

Would your team enjoy a wellbeing activity they can actually take home?

3. Essential Oil Roller Ball Workshop: A Personalised Approach to Wellbeing

Best for: Workplace incentives, mental wellness, and everyday stress management.

Most staff incentives focus on quick wins—coffee vouchers, a bonus wellness app, or an extra break. But how often do these truly impact day-to-day wellbeing?

In our Essential Oil Roller Ball Workshop, employees create their own personalised blends for focus, relaxation, and energy—learning how scent can support them every day, at work and beyond.

Why it works:

Personalised wellbeing – Employees choose scents that work for their unique needs.
Daily use – Unlike a one-time experience, these roller balls become part of their routine.
Engagement & retention – Investing in meaningful experiences shows employees they’re valued.

💡 A growth mindset company knows that staff wellbeing isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—it’s about offering tools employees will actually use.

Could your workplace benefit from an innovative, sensory-based approach to wellbeing?

Ready to Break Free from the Fixed Mindset?

If your company still relies on the same old approaches to wellbeing and team-building, it might be time to challenge your thinking.

Scent is one of the most powerful, untapped tools for enhancing workplace culture, connection, and performance. It’s time to embrace the growth mindset, think outside the box, and bring a truly unique experience to your team.

🚀 Which of these experiences would your team love the most?

DM me to bring scent-powered wellbeing to your workplace.

E : jane.helliwell@scentstylingco.co.uk