Should I quit completely? Or should I just try to limit myself? (e.g. somekind of coffee cup "ceilingâ€
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Reasons to quit (or at least significantly cut down)
• It often makes me feel flustered, confused, forgetful and easily overwhelmed by having more than a few things to do.
• It often makes me unable to prioritise effectively - I spend far too long doing un-important tasks or just procrastinating because I can’t decide what to do next.
• It stains my teeth.
• Too much makes me irritable and moody.
• It’s addictive and addictions are unhealthy!
Reasons I find it difficult to quit
• I love the taste of good, freshly brewed (from freshly ground if possible) coffee – decaf just isn’t the same, and neither are those cereal/grain coffee substitutes.
• I enjoy the caffeine hit and there’s no denying it!
• It gets me through those energy slumps in the afternoon.
• It makes me more productive on occasions where I have one major task ahead and don’t have to think much or mult-task (e.g. some house cleaning jobs, the odd afternoon of routine typing, data entry or filing).
• Its my only treat – I don’t generally eat sweets (both because of No S diet and the fact that sweets don’t agree with me), don’t drink alcohol, and eat a simple vegan diet, so good coffee is really the only luxurious thing I have.
• I work in an office where there is always a fresh pot of coffee on the go and everyone around me is drinking it like water (I wasn't even a coffee drinker until I started working in an Office!).
• Tea and green tea are healthier alternatives which I enjoy sometimes too, but they often make me feel a nauseous (especially on an empty stomach).
Anyone else in the same boat? Any suggestions would be most welcome! I’d also love to hear how others have dealt with this problem.
Thanks for listening
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