Standing mats are awesome for helping you to avoid feelings of fatigue in your legs and feet. And they’re not just for the office! Here are three ways that you can use a standing mat to help feel great throughout the day. 1. Standing Mat for Your Office I’ll start with the obvious: standing mats are […]
Working at a standing desk has many benefits, especially when compared to sitting at a desk all day. Our bodies are not meant to be tucked at 90 degree angles in chairs for 8+ hours a day. Compared to sitting, working at a standing desk engages your muscles and gets your blood flowing. Standing is a great alternative to sitting, […]
We all laughed when we saw Fred Flintstone getting into his car in Bedrock, hoisting the car up with his hands, and using his feet to keep the car moving. In case you forgot, here’s a reminder! We laugh, but maybe Fred Flintstone was onto something! Working at a company that sells treadmill desks and […]
Is your office safe? Look around. Do you see lots of people sitting for long stretches of time? If so, then a group of Australian scientists would say that you’re in unsafe territory! An article recently published in the Medical Journal of Australia declares that the rise of computer work is putting office workers at risk. […]
A transportation revolution is underway, and you might have noticed the changes. The number of choices for how we get from one place to another is rising. In cities across the country, transportation choices now include driving a car, biking, taking a bus, using a shared car service, calling an Uber car, using the subway, and renting a shared […]
A new study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has some bad news for the active couch potato. Active couch potato is a term being used to describe people who exercise regularly but are sedentary when they are not exercising. It turns out, that for every two hours of sitting, you cancel the cardiorespiratory fitness […]
Work-related stress is exhausting. Not only can it cause anxiety, illness, and the occasional talking in your sleep, it can be a barrier to enjoying your job. We put together some tips on managing stress at work so you enjoy your job more and feel better when you step away from your desk. 1. Breath - […]
This blog post was guest-written by Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Brodie Gregory, . Cognitive dissonance occurs when our actions are inconsistent with our attitudes or beliefs. This morning I had a healthy dose of cognitive dissonance when I started writing this blog post sitting down. Needless to say, I quickly shifted to my standing desk to avoid cognitive […]
As a mother, wife, business owner, friend, and daughter, my days can feel crazy. I want to do it all and do it all well. Some days though it can feel overwhelming. How am I going to make sure the homework gets done, the emails get sent, the blog post gets written, the babysitter (for […]
We spend eight or more hours a day in our office space. Our office becomes a second home to us, and it’s important to feel comfortable and enjoy the time you spend there. Offices come in different shapes and sizes, but all could be customized to give you a place that you love spending time in, […]