This post has nothing to do with a missing bumble bee or indeed any relationship whatsoever with the cabbage from the last post.
Instead it comes in the form of an announcement. As the first part of my NewYear-NewRob program I have decided to drastically slash my caffeine intake. Those who know me will be aware that, after air and sleep, coffee makes up the tertiary segment of my holy trinity. I did a quick survey over about a week and realised that I average 10 – 15 mugs of the stuff a day… and that ain’t good.
So I’ve decided to cut it out. I’m now on one cup of full fat a day (first thing in the morning, it’s so much easier than spending about 4 hours walking into things as my body remembers how to operate itself.) and have shelves full of decaff coffee (instant and filter), decaff tea, and various herbal infusions that taste like hot water after 5 minutes of steepage.
It’s going pretty well so far and after 5 days the withdrawal headache has subsided and the body clock seems to be operating without its chemical crutch quite nicely. I can honestly say to anyone who may be considering the same that it is doable and once you hit the 5 day mark you’ll hardly notice the absence. I would caution that on the first day I managed to fall asleep at 4 in the afternoon, wake for dinner at 6 and then sleep again until 08:30 the following morning – a total of 15.5 hours sleep – but that was a one off and now my sleeping pattern has actually improved.
I’d also point you at the Coffee & Caffeine FAQ which has a host of information including some good advice on cutting down / giving up.
