Standing desk user here, since 2009. I&#x27;m in general agreement with the OP.<p>MY &quot;PROS&quot;<p>o	Standing eliminates post-lunch lethargy, for me<p>o	I perceive an increased focus while standing<p>o	I still feel a bit of back soreness while standing, from time to time—standing helps but is not a miracle solution<p>o	Some argue standing is good for dieting as it burns more calories than sitting: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;lifehacker.com&#x2F;5798791&#x2F;calculate-how-many-calories-you-can-burn-if-you-switch-to-a-standing-desk" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;lifehacker.com&#x2F;5798791&#x2F;calculate-how-many-calories-yo...</a><p>MY &quot;CONS&quot;:<p>o	Standing all day, like sitting all day, is hard on the body, but in different ways (for example, it increases the risk of varicose veins)--to compensate, alternate between standing or sitting, and take breaks, walk around, and so forth, as OP does<p>o	I lost two overhead storage cubbies, in transitioning my desk, to a standing desk--something to consider if you need to consolidate materials<p>o	I&#x27;m 6&#x27;1&quot; tall and find colleagues shorter than ~5&#x27;5&quot; find my high work-surface challenging, during desk-side meetings (a good reason to keep at least one lower work-surface)<p>Some random other tips:<p>o	Face monitors toward a low-traffic area, to minimize passer-by distractions&#x2F;eye-contact<p>o	The OP stands on wood floors, but I think that&#x27;s nuts; get a highly-rated anti-fatigue mat (I got one via ULINE)<p>o	A chair with an adjustable seat height represents a really nice-to-have; the Herman Miller Aeron Stool’s high variant represents the nicest one (again, personal preference, here), with a seat height up to 34&quot;