The Quiet Power of Drinking Warm Water

 # The Quiet Power of Drinking Warm Water

There was a time when I relied on coffee every day.  

One cup in the morning — sometimes two if the day felt long.  

It was a habit that felt harmless… until I realized how much it affected my sleep and energy rhythm.

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## 🌿 Making the Switch

I didn’t try anything drastic at first.  

I just took a break — one week without coffee.  

Surprisingly, my sleep quality improved. I woke up lighter, my mind less cloudy.  

Since then, I’ve rarely looked back. Now I drink maybe **one cup of coffee a month**, if that.

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## 🍵 My Warm Water Habit

These days, I mostly drink **room-temperature water**.  

When I want something warm, I brew **non-caffeinated teas** like:

- Mint tea  

- Chamomile  

- Honey tea  

Sometimes I enjoy **green tea or black tea** (like Earl Grey), but I avoid them after 3PM because of the caffeine.

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## ☕ About Tea & Caffeine

Yes — **tea has caffeine**, especially green and black teas.  

But unlike coffee, tea also contains **L-theanine**, which can help reduce stress and anxiety by promoting calm focus.

That said, caffeine is still caffeine.  

So I personally limit **green and black tea to the morning or early afternoon**, and drink herbal tea in the evening.

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## 🧘 Water, Not Wine

I used to enjoy alcohol now and then —  

but these days, I’ve chosen **not to drink at all**, for both physical and mental health.

- I’m trying to lower **inflammation**  

- Keep my **LDL cholesterol and triglycerides** down  

- And honestly, I just feel clearer without it

When I crave a drink, I go for **sparkling water or zero cola**.  

Not perfect, but better.

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## 💬 Final Thought

Warm water may seem boring, but for me, it's been a quiet revolution.  

It calms my stomach. It eases my mind. It helps me slow down.

It’s not just a drink — it’s a way of being more gentle with myself.

— Jason