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How Many Cups of Coffee Does It Take to Be Productive?
For most of us, coffee may be a lifeline, especially in the mornings. Nobody has woken up and gone straight to the kitchen, muttering softly, half-blind,
“I need coffee.”
However, how many cups of coffee are actually necessary for us to be productive? Let’s look into it.
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The Kickstart of Mornings
Until I’ve had my first cup, I don’t even think the day has begun. That first drink? Pure magic. In my mind, it’s like a switch that flips: “Okay, we’re doing this.”
Research backs this up. Johns Hopkins University has demonstrated that caffeine enhances short-term memory and attentiveness. But here’s the worst part: Usually, just one cup is enough to start the day. More than that? I’ve discovered the hard way that it simply makes me uneasy.
The Impact of Caffeine on the Body
Have you ever had that strange high from drinking too much coffee?I do agree. Caffeine inhibits the chemical adenosine, which tells us to slow down and rest. It also has a favorable effect on dopamine, the “happy hormone.”
