Cramped in my Cubicle
Do you feel cramped in your work space? More than likely if you work in an office building, you’re in a cubicle…or a sea of cubicles. Space-saving as they may be, cubicles can drain the productivity right out of you. I could go on and on about why cubicles are so awful, but we all already know why: they’re small, they’re impersonal, they’re not exactly private, and they’re rarely by a window.
What can you do to survive working from a cubicle?
Adjustable Height Desk is just a fancy way of saying you can sit or stand to work
Have a good attitude. Being negative and complaining all the time doesn’t help anyone. In fact, it alienates you from having good, healthy relationships with the people you work with {and directly next to!}.
Stand up and take breaks. Experts are telling us that sitting is literally killing us.
- Sitting more than 6+ hours a day increases risk of death up to 40%…even if you exercise!!
- Obese people tend to sit between 2 and 3 hours more than thinner folks {obesity has doubled 20 years…the same years that internet and gaming exploded}.
- Chewing gum burns more calories than sitting.
- People who sit for work have twice the rate of cardiovascular disease than those who stand for work.
As a result, it’s crucial to be intentional about standing up periodically while at work- your longest period of sitting time. You can walk in place, do jumping jacks {in the bathroom?}, or even just stretch. Alternatively, ask for an adjustable hight ergonomic desk which allows for your need to stand and still be productive. It’s great for relieving back pain and even for collaborative work.
Try a sound machine. One of the major downfalls of cubicle life is how into everybody’s business you are…whether you want to be or not. Nearby conversations may sometimes be interesting, but they are always distracting. Using a sound machine to cover the unwanted noise will help you feel more relaxed and also stay more focused.
Working in a cubicle has many downfalls. But by being intentional about your attitude and your posture and by using a sound machine, you can thrive anyway!
