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Your Morning Coffee Might Be Working Against You (And How to Fix It)
Should you rethink your morning coffee habit?
You’d be shocked how many people are sabotaging their energy levels every morning — I know because I was one of them.
That morning cup was my holy grail, my wake up and get productive fast tool. But at the time I didn’t know I was fighting my own biology.
The Hidden Battle in Your Morning Routine
Have you ever experienced this? You wake up rubbing your eyes, stumble to your coffee machine, and gulp down that first hot cup of motivation.
After a short delay, you’re not only awake but you’re feeling wired. Yet something’s off. You’re jittery, maybe anxious and a little anxious, only to feel tired a few hours later.
That was my daily routine until I learned about cortisol — our body’s natural stress hormone. Here’s the thing you probably don’t know.
Your body naturally produces more cortisol when you wake up in the morning to help you get going. It’s like nature’s espresso shot.