Coffee is a good thing to have around, especially in an environment where the main objectives are to get work done and refrain from snoozing. There is good reason why caffeine has found a permanent home in most workplace cultures. Here are the top 3 reasons why every workplace should offer the staple pick me up.
Coffee enhances performance.
Caffeine, The active stimulant found in coffee, triggers the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine. Dopamine activates our brain’s reward center and is responsible for any goal-driven activity we may conduct on a daily basis. Norepinephrine plays a vital role in our fight or flight responses, improving our alertness and reaction time. Moderate coffee consumption has been proven to enhance memory, attention, reaction time, learning ability and general cognitive functions.
It stimulates interaction with co-workers.
“Let’s grab a cup of coffee” has become synonymous with having conversation. Although we’re talking about coffee in the workplace, as opposed to meeting up at a coffee shop, the basic principle remains the same. Coffee is a great way to decompress and have meaningful discussions with colleagues and superiors alike. Plus, contrary to popular belief, studies have actually shown that chatting up your office mate may actually promote, and not inhibit, productivity.
Coffee is good for your health.
While this may sound controversial, there is more research that points to positive health benefits of coffee than negative ones. A number of studies have revealed that daily consumption of three or four cups of coffee may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, liver disease and even strokes. With this in mind, it remains important to use your best judgment. If you have trouble sleeping or are prone to anxiety, however, you might want to refrain from having that extra cup of Joe.
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