Many of you start each day with a cup of coffee, and it ends there. That is, you are a one and done type of person who has a cup of coffee and feels as though they are ready to take on the world. The problem is that you are only fooling yourself. Have you ever stopped to wonder why you have days in which you can barely get through work? It’s because you only drink one cup of coffee.

You see, you might worry about the ill-effects of caffeine, but this only happens if you drink coffee in excess throughout the day. Really, there is nothing wrong with having a cup or two or three of coffee while you are stuck at work trying to make it through the day.

Smokin’ Beans, your source for bulk coffee beans, offers reasons you need to have coffee at work.

It Keeps You Active

There are studies that show the consumption of coffee leads to an increase in metabolism. When you have in increased metabolism, you tend to burn more fat and maintain a healthier body. So instead of eating donuts all day while at work, you should drink coffee instead.

It Keeps You Awake and Alert

It is common knowledge that caffeine helps you keep awake and alert, studies have shown this. So to keep up your productivity, drink coffee while you are at work. If you feel like you could fall asleep at your desk, get up and grab a cup of coffee.

It Can Reduce Stress

One study measured rats brains when they were exposed to the aroma of coffee. The study showed that rats showed fewer symptoms of stress after exposure to coffee aroma. If the smell of coffee can calm you down, imagine how chill you feel after drinking a cup of coffee.

It Makes You Creative

OK, coffee won’t really make you creative, but it can get your creative juices flowing. Studies show that coffee at work can break down normal social and professional barriers, which leads to more casual conversations and more creative ideas.

Coffee Breaks Improve Productivity

Employees who take coffee breaks have improved productivity. You don’t have to believe us, there are studies that show this to be true.

It Strengthens Your Brain

Coffee consumption has been associated with lower cognitive decline, a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease and it protects against Alzheimer’s disease. Keeping your brain healthy and strong is key if you expect to be your very best at work every day.

Learn Things Faster

There is evidence that the caffeine in coffee can aid in the ability to learn things. One study suggests caffeine prods the brain to identify words and phrases more quickly.

A different study found that college students who took caffeine could better recall words from six lists of 15 words each. And yet another study showed that caffeine can lead to improved short-term memory and the increased ability to problem-solve.

So order some coffee beans from Smokin’ Beans and enjoy a great cup of coffee at work.