I had quit caffeine for 30 days; it was challenging but rewarding. The withdrawal symptoms were real! but after a few weeks, it was gone. Nowadays, I use caffeine only to boost mood and performance, just like a drug, but I don't use it daily anymore. Every time I consume caffeine now, it has a more impactful effect and I feel happier. Love the post!
that's great! what type of caffeine do you consume now? coffee? do you use it for mental performance like reading / writing or is it more for physical performance?
Yes coffee. Yep, for working, reading, writing, whenever there's big challenge. For physical performance (Gym) I no longer use caffeine, shifted to potassium, sodium, through salt. Now my rule for consuming coffee is never consume it more than two days in a row and maximum three times in a week.
I like the never two days in a row rule to ensure you don’t become dependent on it, I’ve noticed that if I have a smaller dose in something like tea occasionally, then I don’t have the cravings for a cup of coffee the next day
I think because caffeine is so popular and accepted in society, it can feel like there's more inertia to quit. Also because it's not that unhealthy. Being on the other side, it certainly feels nice to know that it's just one less thing I need
I had quit caffeine for 30 days; it was challenging but rewarding. The withdrawal symptoms were real! but after a few weeks, it was gone. Nowadays, I use caffeine only to boost mood and performance, just like a drug, but I don't use it daily anymore. Every time I consume caffeine now, it has a more impactful effect and I feel happier. Love the post!
that's great! what type of caffeine do you consume now? coffee? do you use it for mental performance like reading / writing or is it more for physical performance?
Yes coffee. Yep, for working, reading, writing, whenever there's big challenge. For physical performance (Gym) I no longer use caffeine, shifted to potassium, sodium, through salt. Now my rule for consuming coffee is never consume it more than two days in a row and maximum three times in a week.
I like the never two days in a row rule to ensure you don’t become dependent on it, I’ve noticed that if I have a smaller dose in something like tea occasionally, then I don’t have the cravings for a cup of coffee the next day
Love it man. Might follow in your footsteps on caffeine - can relate to the 'cramming in hard things' sentiment.
I think because caffeine is so popular and accepted in society, it can feel like there's more inertia to quit. Also because it's not that unhealthy. Being on the other side, it certainly feels nice to know that it's just one less thing I need