This sprint we have a double feature of advice column and comic. Let’s start with some wisdom from Zen Paycheck.

Dear Zen Paycheck,
Sitting at my desk all day, especially when I’m in the zone, is really hard on my back and legs. Would switching to a standing desk help?
Sincerely,
Sitting Pretty Much All Day

Dear Sitting Pretty Much All Day,

Standing desks have become popular and the people who use them say they're outstanding. I’m not really a stand-up kind of a guy and have never used one for more than an hour a two at a time.

It’s worth a try. I’m told you’ll get the best results with combining standing and sitting along with more frequent breaks to get up and walk around. Try the stand up, sit down, rah, rah, rah approach. No cheerleading outfit required.

- Zen Paycheck

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