Does coffee make you more productive?

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It’s a common belief that a coffee will help one to work faster and generally be more productive. But for me I have to say it’s the opposite. I guess it does work if it’s the middle of the afternoon, I’m doing something rather tedious and generally feeling sleepy. A quick espresso downed in a couple of gulps would help perk me up. Also useful on a long drive. But in general I’m the sort of person who takes time over a drink. I can’t drink things that are too hot (it’s a bad idea to eat or drink scalding hot things anyway), and I like to make my pleasures last! So if I make myself a coffee in the morning, that generally slows me down and means I don’t get properly started until later! I sip my drink while I read emails and of course read some posts here on MyLot. When I was younger I didn’t drink coffee so I would just get straight on with things in the morning! Does a coffee help you get more done or does it actually slow you down? All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2022.