The Stand-Up Desk

My awesome workstation.

You've probably heard about recent studies that showed spending too many hours sitting can lower your life expectancy, even with rigorous and regular exercise.  I always hated sitting in front of a computer for long hours, but I finally joined a company that allowed me to have a standing desk (and a pretty sweet one at that).  I've been using my standing desk now for several weeks and I thought I'd write a quick blog entry on my experience thus far.

For starters, it does take getting used to.  There definitely is a break in period with the desk.  The first few weeks can be a bit of struggle.  But, once you get over that hump, sitting long hours will seem like a drag.  In fact, you'll prefer to stand everywhere else.  Why?  The same reason why people who work out feel gross when they don't.  It just feels gross to just... sit.

I definitely feel different after standing most of the day.  I feel better.  Now, I can't go back.  Thanks Palantir.

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