#BreakThings: Under-Caffeinated

05.04.21

I rarely drink coffee. But for the past four months, I consumed multiple lattes, London Fogs, and sodas every day. Anything to make it through the day.

But now that the session is over it’s time to quit.

And.it.is.brutal.

I tried to ease off gradually. The withdrawal headaches showed up anyway. I’m tired. I feel sluggish. And my willpower fades when I hit the 2:00PM wall each day.

But I will make it.

It’s just going to be a brutal two weeks.

If you need me, I’m the half asleep one in the corner, praying for a second wind.

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