It took over a year to get used to my standing-only desk.
Now I typically get over 12 hours of standing per day, and it definitely helps with my energy level. It seems to reduce the energy barrier of going to do something (with your feet).
Now I typically get over 12 hours of standing per day, and it definitely helps with my energy level. It seems to reduce the energy barrier of going to do something (with your feet).
As mentioned by other comments in this thread, there are issues with standing completely still all day. I find myself shifting weight between my legs throughout the day, and finding occassional excuses to walk in circles or visit the whiteboard.
After a while you don't even process it as some sort of inconvenience. Sitting down actually drives me nuts now. It feels "wrong" for some reason. I have no trouble getting to sleep at night though.
Do you have a partner or kids? What impact has this choice made on them?
I think making sure all the physical/mental tools are available comfortably, e.g. multiple monitors, spend a lot of time on ergo considerations (you should be tiling your head slightly down when viewing content), gel rests for wrists for typing/mouse, padded gel floor mat to reduce foot stress and force more micro-muscle adjustments in your legs.
It takes getting used to, but now I can do the same sitting or standing.
I find that standing when working helps me concentrate better, though I make more typing mistakes because the position of my hands is different from what I had been used to. I didn’t have serious back problems before, but my back does feel better now that I am sitting less. I don’t stand up all day; I sit down occasionally to rest my legs.