u/rush_heed

Body:

I quit coffee for 30 days expecting to feel dead. Instead, I discovered something surprising.

The first week was rough. But then I added one simple habit: 16 oz of water before anything else in the morning.

Turns out, overnight dehydration was causing my 2 PM crash — not caffeine withdrawal.

Here's my full morning routine now (no coffee required):

- 16 oz water immediately after waking

- 5 minutes sunlight outside (not through glass)

- No phone for first 30 minutes

- 20g protein breakfast (eggs or Greek yogurt)

I put together 10 rituals total in a guide (link in my profile if anyone wants it). But start with the water. It changed everything for me.

Anyone else here tried quitting caffeine? What worked for you?