I started about a year ago. I found that I have better focus at work and more energy at the end of the day. I'm happy I made the switch.
My work involves periods of concentration where I'm focused on my workstation for hours. And also periods of activity when I have to move frequently to and from my desk. Remaining standing makes the transition to and from workstation much less of a distraction.
Lessons learned:
- it's not for everybody.
- your co-workers/boss may make Rumsfeld jokes about you. (But you will have the Benjamin Franklin / Winston Churchill retort)
- it will take a week or two for your body to make the transition.
- a stool or drafter's chair will help with the transition.
- "Standing Desks" are outrageously expensive. Unless you can find something like Ikea's (out of production) Jerker Desk, or BYO.
- plan to play with the height adjustment. Your first guess may be uncomfortable. So ensure your desk makes this easy.
- budget for comfortable shoes and/or standing mat(s).
From my personal experience, it's a bit overrated. After 45 min. of standing, my knees and feet start to hurt -- resulting in an irresistible urge to find the closest chair.
Perhaps, its best to have access to a variety of working positions/environment and switch to one that best suits your disposition. In my case, (bed <--> recliner <--> desk <--> standing desk).
My work involves periods of concentration where I'm focused on my workstation for hours. And also periods of activity when I have to move frequently to and from my desk. Remaining standing makes the transition to and from workstation much less of a distraction.
Lessons learned:
- it's not for everybody.
- your co-workers/boss may make Rumsfeld jokes about you. (But you will have the Benjamin Franklin / Winston Churchill retort)
- it will take a week or two for your body to make the transition.
- a stool or drafter's chair will help with the transition.
- "Standing Desks" are outrageously expensive. Unless you can find something like Ikea's (out of production) Jerker Desk, or BYO.
- plan to play with the height adjustment. Your first guess may be uncomfortable. So ensure your desk makes this easy.
- budget for comfortable shoes and/or standing mat(s).