{"id":79863,"date":"2023-10-17T06:10:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T04:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caffeinedude.com\/?p=79863"},"modified":"2023-10-17T06:10:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T04:10:13","slug":"how-stop-drinking-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caffeinedude.com\/how-stop-drinking-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"How Stop Drinking Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Coffee is a stimulant, and while it can make us more alert, it can also cause us to feel anxious and edgy. Drinking coffee can also disrupt our sleep, and in turn lead to exhaustion and feeling fatigued. Luckily, it is possible to stop drinking coffee and still get the energy you need for the day. Here is how you can do it.<\/p>\n

One way to kick the coffee habit is to set a limit for yourself as to how much coffee you can have in a day. Identifying how much caffeine you’re consuming is the first step. According to the American Psychiatric Association, caffeine is most beneficial when taken in moderation, which is 300 milligrams a day, or two to three 8-ounce cups. Track your caffeine intake by noting when, where, and how much coffee you drink each day. Keeping a journal can be beneficial in helping to identify patterns in your coffee consumption.<\/p>\n

Another way to break the coffee habit is to slowly and gradually reduce your caffeine intake. Instead of drinking two mugs per day, for example, you can cut it down to one. Or if you know that you drink a lot of coffee with sugar, you could switch to a healthier sweetener such as honey or agave nectar. You can slowly reduce your intake further in a similar way, by reducing the amount and frequency of added sugars. This can help your body adjust to drinking less coffee while still getting the same flavor.<\/p>\n

You can also switch your mindset when it comes to drinking less coffee. Make yourself aware of the risks and benefits associated with drinking coffee. Focus on the long-term health effects of too much caffeine and create a plan to break your coffee habit. For example; drink herbal tea instead of coffee or alternate between coffee and herbal tea. Acknowledge your triggers and learn to recognize them when they come up, so that you can avoid them. <\/p>\n