Sunday, October 16, 2011

Week in the Knees

The first week(s) with my Stand'nSit Workstation


Week One Observations: 

  • I wasn't used to standing, so I realized exactly what I anticipated: it's tiring work to stand. I spend 80% of each day standing (including the mistake of wearing high heels one day). Each night, I welcomed the opportunity to sit for a few hours. 
  • Because of the way my workstation is set up, people come directly into my office and behind my desk. I realized I appreciate my personal space. 



Weeks Two-Three Observations: 

  • Standing is invigorating. I notice I'm more likely to be able to stand comfortably during social gatherings, vs. looking for a comfortable place to sit. 
  • My absolute favorite shoes to wear while standing are my Vibram FiveFingers KSO. However, they're a bit casual for most workdays, so on most days, I wear flats and get through the day comfortably. 
  • I've rearranged my desk and workstation and it's helped with colleagues coming into my office. I've preserved some of my personal space. 



This week, my boss asked: "Are you getting the results you expected with your standing workstation?" 


I love it. So far, so good.