This year I decided to give up coffee for lent.
At first I felt miserable since my body depended on coffee for a year. I felt like I needed coffee to function. The first week I was so irritable and I had the worst headache. The world felt fuzzy and I felt like I was living in a dream… you know those dreams when you are awake but nothing feels real.
After about two weeks I started to sleep better. I also tended to wake up earlier. Instead of needing 10 to 12 hours of sleep I started to only need about 7 to 8 hours. I felt like I got my appetite back and I started to eat healthier and crave more fruit instead of the usual coffee. I have learned that coffee had an opposite effect on me. Coffee actually makes me tired and sleepy.
I no longer need coffee. Today Wednesday, April 15, I had my first coffee since lent started. It was a treat. I do not need coffee. It is a desert. There is nothing wrong about treating yourself.
I am very grateful that I make mistakes and learn from them.
This year, I learned that coffee has the opposite effect on me and makes me tired. I do not function well on lots of caffeine and I am no longer angry all the time. Before, I would be extremely cranky due to the exhaustion and would pick the smallest fights with my spouse. It is not fair to him or to myself.
It is okay to consume with moderation. No, I am not just talking about coffee. I am also talking about television, food, etc… Take some time to reflect on what actually adds value to your life and make any changes that are necessary. Do it for yourself, doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks
Thank you for reading 🙂
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