Here are the author's three reasons for having that morning cup of coffee even when she feels like she should make tea instead. If you're like us, you'll agree with all of these!
1. I love coffee.
The first and most essential reason I consider coffee to be part of my healthy morning is that I love it. I love the aroma of it when it's brewing, I love the taste of it hot and cold, I love it black or tempered with plenty of milk. I love it at home and at coffee shops. I love it by myself and with friends. Coffee brings me considerable happiness and I believe that we should eat and drink the things that we love.2. It gets me out of the house.
Starting my day with a walk to the coffee shop gets me out of my pajamas (most of the time), outside (fresh air really is good for you), and interacting with other human beings (real ones! Not avatars — or my dog). Anything that motivates me to move my legs, engage in conversation with actual people, and take a few breaths of non-indoor air counts as healthy in my book.3. It helps me transition to work mode.
Of course, I don't go out for coffee every single morning, although I am firmly in favor (even if it costs me $4 for a cappuccino). Some mornings I make coffee and that ritual, in and of itself, has value. As someone who works from home at least half of the time (more, these days), finding a way to transition from life mode to work mode is essential.
Do you have a cup of coffee in the morning? What are some of your reasons for making it part of your morning routine? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Article Source: The Kitchn
I love my coffee!