Personal Experience: Unexpected Sleep Benefits After Quitting Coffee
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Summary
The author shares their personal experience of quitting coffee 10 months ago, initially focusing on benefits for their work as a software engineer and job search. The unexpected new benefit discovered is improved sleep quality and schedule, particularly valuable after having a baby who wakes frequently throughout the night. The article is a personal reflection on lifestyle changes and their impact on sleep patterns.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI quit coffee at the beginning of the year and shared how it affected me as a software engineer and in my most recent job search.
I've also discovered a new one, 10 months into quitting coffee.
Over the past 3 months my sleep schedule and quality has taken a severe hit.
I had a baby and babies like to wake up every 2-3 hours which eliminates the possibility of a full night's sleep.
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