Why movement needs to be normalised in the workplace. 

Sit still and pay attention. How many times have we heard that growing up? 

And how often do we still expect the same from our colleagues silently, rigidly, without challenge? 

The problem is that stillness doesn't work for everyone. For many neurodivergent people, it actively opposes focus and regulation. Movement isn't disruption; it's a strategy. 

Whether its pacing during a call, stretching between tasks, using a wobble cushion, or doodling while listening, movement is often what keeps people present. 

Not distracted. Present.

In our work with managers and teams, we challenge the assumption that professionalism equals stillness. 

That mindset is a leftover from outdated education systems. 

In reality, the most focused people are often those allowed to move to regulate to adapt their posture, pace, or environment as needed. 

Here's what workplaces can do: 

• Normalise movement during meetings, let people stand, stretch, or pace without drawing attention. 

• Offer quiet spaces or walk-and-talk options for 1:1s. 

• Explain that fidgeting, rocking, or shifting are often regulation tools, not signs of disengagement. 

This isnt just about neurodivergence. Everyone benefits when movement is permitted. 

It reduces fatigue, boosts alertness, and shows people they're trusted to self-manage. That trust matters. The real shift is from control to trust, from how things look to how they work. 

When you create environments that support regulation and flexibility, you don't just improve focus, you protect well-being and retain talent. Movement isn't disruptive. 

Systems that deny it are. 

Want to make your workplace more movement-friendly and focused? 

Contact us today to explore how our training helps teams understand regulation, trust autonomy, and drive better outcomes together.