Guest Post from Josie Office Design – Standing Desks

I am sure we all know by now that sitting at a desk all day is bad for one’s health. It has been mentioned time and time again, in a number of different articles. I am assuming that it MUST be true at this point.
Actually, I am a true advocate for standing while working. I have been using a standing desk for over a year, and I will probably never go back to a conventional sitting desk. Standing while working at a computer makes a huge difference in one’s physical wellbeing. I feel more alert, energized, and I have less tension in my neck and shoulders from mouse and keyboard use. Foot fatigue can be an issue, but using an appropriate floor mat helps alleviate the problem.
The only real issue with a standing desk is getting your hands on one! They are pretty hard to come by, but with a little imagine, innovation, and elbow grease you too can have a standing desk! I did it! I created my own standing desk by sawing the legs off a convention desk and mounting it to my wall with L-brackets.
Here are a few other DIY standing desk ideas I found. Just don’t forget to remember proper standing ergonomics when setting up your standing desk!





Author – Josie from Josie Office Design