Well said and well written, Kim. I like lots of things you mention but I was particularly keen on the mention of noises, textures and environments. In my workshop planning I try to take notice of these sensory things because they surely have an effect.

I'm writing this looking out of an open window into the garden, where there are birds singing. This makes me much more content and ready for work than sitting in a cube farm office, where the only sounds are the muffled output of noise cancelling headphones.

I think Tony Schwartz did some work in this area (energy and being on form). It's important. So thanks for showcasing it.