I used to wake up with one thought: coffee. Not water. Not breakfast. Not sunlight. Just coffee. That warm, bitter hug in a mug was the reason I got out of bed. And don’t get me wrong, I still love it. But eventually, I started asking myself: Is this really how I want to start my day? Or am I just running on autopilot?
The Jittery Morning Routine I Didn’t Question
Here’s how it used to go: I’d roll out of bed, totally dehydrated and on an empty stomach, and head straight for the coffee machine. Some days, I had two cups before even thinking about food. But by mid-morning, I wasn’t thriving, I was jittery, slightly anxious, and oddly… tired again.
At the time, I thought coffee was giving me energy. But it turns out it was setting the tone for an entire day of imbalance. I was wired but not truly awake, alert but not grounded. I kept chasing a kind of energy that never really settled in my body.
My body was trying to tell me something, and I finally started listening.
The Tiny Change That Shifted Everything
I wasn’t trying to quit coffee. That felt extreme. I just wanted to try one tiny change: drinking my greens before coffee. Just a glass of water mixed with my favorite greens nutraceutical, nothing more.
I’d seen people describe it as making them feel “clear” or “lighter,” which sounded vague but promising. So, I gave it a go.
That first morning, I stirred the greens into cold water, took a sip, and waited for the weird taste. But it wasn’t bad, actually, it was earthy and refreshing, almost like my body recognized it. I finished the glass, gave it a few minutes, then made my usual coffee.
The results weren’t instant, but they were real. Within a few days, I felt different. The caffeine crashes stopped. My energy became smoother and more sustainable. I even felt hungry for breakfast again, which meant I was finally giving my body the fuel it needed.
A New Morning Ritual (That Still Includes Coffee)
What surprised me most was that I started craving the greens more than the coffee. Not because coffee is “bad,” but because I liked how I felt when I had greens first. It became a quiet morning ritual—wake up, splash water on my face, drink my greens, sit for a few minutes, then move on with my day.
It felt like telling my body: I see you. I’m here. I’m listening.
That one small change had ripple effects. My digestion improved. My mood felt more stable. My skin even started to glow (really). And emotionally, it felt like I was choosing to care for myself before anything else.
Want to feel the difference for yourself? Try starting your morning with a real food-based nutraceutical. Explore our greens blend and more at Four Leaf Farmacy.
Why It’s Not About Perfection
Some mornings, I still forget. Sometimes, coffee wins. But more often than not, I choose greens first, not because I have to, but because I want to. It feels like a gift to myself. A grounded, nourishing moment before the caffeine hits.
If you’re curious about trying this shift, keep it simple. Don’t think of it as giving something up. Just add one thing in and see how it makes you feel. Drink it slowly. Pay attention. Let your body guide you.
Looking for an easy way to start? Our Greens37 Superfood Powder is a great place to begin. It’s packed with 37 real superfoods and no synthetic additives. Try it now at Four Leaf Farmacy.