Standing Ovation Please…
Let’s hear it for Stand Up Desks! I recently had a client report a significant improvement with his neck and back pain since getting a stand-up desk.
Physical Benefits to a Stand-Up Desk:
- 100# of pressure in the lumbar spine, instead of 300-600#
- 12# of pressure in the cervical spine, instead of 36#
- Less pain and improved quality of life
Hidden Benefits:
- greater productivity!
This one was a pleasant surprise to me. When we sit, our body is telling our brain that it’s time to relax. When we stand up, our body is telling our brain it’s time to work. The mixed signals of sitting (brain being told its relaxation time) while working (brain being told it’s time to work) decreases our productivity. Standing up while working sends a congruent message to the brain and creates a focused environment with intrinsic motivation to get the job done efficiently.
Check out these Height-Adjustable Tables by Steelcase.
Bats, Lobsters, and a Decade
Are you feeling the struggle bus of today’s challenges? Here are 3 fun things to spark some joy! Happy October, everyone.
Getting Dressed Up in Loving Support
Things have felt so hard… for so long… for so many. It’s ok not to be ok, and it’s ok to need support. Learn how to “feel the love” again.
Short and Sweet
I’m exhausted… you probably are too. So I’m keeping it short and sweet this month. If you’re exhausted from it all, check out this video. It can help.