Caffeine, that is.
Quitting caffeine is easy for me. I have done it many, many times. I just go cold turkey.
The trouble is that every time, I only quit for one or two days. One or two horrible, miserable, foggy, headachey days.
This time I have decided to take a more gradual approach. In order to reduce the side effects and increase the likelihood of success, I'm diminishing the amount I consume over about three months. In theory I think it is a good plan. I'm using my calendar to keep track. My calendar says I should have one cup of black tea this morning.
I am on my second cup.
The problem with quitting caffeine is there are so many opportunities to make exceptions:
I need to stay up late tonight and finish this, so I need the extra boost.
I am so grumpy it's going to traumatize the children, better have a latte and cheer up.
I didn't sleep enough last night so I'm extra tired.
I'm on vacation.
I just need it, okay? Get off my back, you stupid calendar!
Tomorrow I will explain why I am
2 comments:
I go through that all the time. I decide I have had it until about 2:00 when the kids are just hitting their stride and I'm ready for bed and then I decide that caffeine is really necessary for my health.
I think that's something I can't do. I'm so in love with coffee. But, I admire you for having the courage to do so. Good luck. Can't wait for your next good post. By the way, these free gift cards might interest you too. Have a blessed day!
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