Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don’t give up the fight!

There’s a good chance that Bob Marley was talking about the new stand-up desk craze that’s spreading through the office world. We can pretend, right?

I’ve been doing research on the health benefits of using a stand-up desk after seeing this infographic.

Thankfully our CFO owns a roofing company and is also a general contractor, so he was able to construct this awesome extension to my current desk! I did some research online to figure out the correct height for the monitor and made sure it would sit at eye-level for me. My keyboard has a slide-out tray (drawer pulls from Home Depot!) that holds my mouse as well. Underneath I have some storage for pens and office supplies. The mat is an anti-fatigue mat that I purchased on Amazon since it had good reviews and was reasonably priced.

I have an exercise ball at home already, so I’m going to bring that in and slide it under my desk for when I need sitting breaks. A stool would work as well, but I thought the ball would be fun (and they’ve come recommended for better posture, too!). There is research that shows standing for 8 hours every day is not healthy either, so it takes a good balance to make this work. The main thing that interested me was the fact that your metabolism basically stops when you sit down. Studies show that even people who exercise regularly cannot escape the downsides of sitting down for hours at a time.

Overall, I am really looking forward to seeing how this desk works out. I will update you all in a few months with my findings! After reading countless articles about people who said they would never go back to a sit-down desk, I had to give it a try. There are plenty of expensive options out there to purchase (some are gorgeous), but this fits in perfectly with our office and my current setup.  Benefits include increased energy throughout the day, better focus on tasks, reduced back and neck pain, and the feeling that work is less structured due to not being confined to a chair. Fingers crossed, but so far I’m really enjoying standing up today.

Here at Think, we have a lot of changes happening that we are very excited about. First and foremost, we have a new website design at WeLoveToThink.com that we love! The homepage showcases our portfolio that will be constantly updated as we complete projects. You can read About Us, check out our sweet caricatures on Our Team page, and follow us on our advertising journey through this Blog. We hope the new website broadcasts that we are laid-back, friendly, and very passionate about our talents.

Our ultimate goal in 2013 is to build better relationships with our clients so we can progress together. From business cards to television advertisements, Think can handle any project big or small. Visit our Services page to learn more about how we can work together to accomplish your goals.

We want to stay in touch with our clients (and soon-to-be clients) through monthly newsletters that include valuable information, not spam. You can sign up for our Think Tank emails at the bottom of this page. The first week of each month, the Think Tank emails will contain: (1) our blog articles that we have been publishing, (2) exciting information about print, advertising, graphic design, and small-business ownership, (3) a fabulous coupon to be used within the next month on your next print or promotional order! We hope that you will find the information relevant and will look to Think as an educational source as well.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” –Dr. Seuss

by Stevie S.

Think, L.L.C. is an advertising agency, printer, graphic designer, and publisher in Destin, FL with an office located at 401 Mountain Drive. We specialize in logo design, editorial/advertisement design, custom illustrations, media & advertising placement, advertising budget management, social media management, video production & editing, radio production & editing, website design & hosting, Search Engine Optimization, EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) campaigns, business card design & print, restaurant menu design & print, photography, rack card design & print, flyer design & print, brochure design & print, sticker/vinyl decals design & print, complete publication design & print, banner design & print, design & print of various signs, and promotional products. Our prized publications include TheMenuMag: The Ultimate Guide to Dining and Nightlife, and Conquer: The Ultimate Guide to Adventure and Fun which are distributed to thousands of tourists and locals along the Emerald Coast. Visit WeLoveToThink.com, ThinkMenuMag.com, ConquerDestin.com, and ThinkLovesToPrint.com for more information about our wide selection of products and services.