I became more aware of the beauty around me and was more optimistic about my life.
I started wondering whether it was just me, or did other people experience the same thing? After some digging online, I found out that what I went through wasn't unique.
To be clear, quitting coffee didn't cure my anxiety, I still have anxiety when I am in stressful situations, and I still have those thoughts in my head that tell me:"This is going to end in disaster." Of course, quitting coffee was not all easy. One of the hardest things for me to give up was the comfort of a warm, delicious drink in the morning. So, I started drinking hot cacao with maca root powder. Over time, the hot cacao went from a daily routine to an occasional treat as I worked on building better habits.
It has now been over four years since I quit coffee. I have had decaf a few times when I was out with friends, but other than that, I'm really not interested in drinking coffee.