DAY 2: FOGGY AND UNFOCUSED? YOU'RE NOT BROKEN, YOU'RE BREAKING FREE.
Still feeling meh? Totally normal. This is the part where your system throws a tantrum and then starts to get on board.
DAY 2: FOGGY AND UNFOCUSED? YOU'RE NOT BROKEN, YOU'RE BREAKING FREE.
Still feeling meh? Totally normal. This is the part where your system throws a tantrum and then starts to get on board.
WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY
Withdrawal symptoms might be peaking this morning. This is your caffeine reckoning.
> You may still be feeling the backlash from Day 1: fatigue, low mood, brain fog, OR cravings that whisper seductively from the kitchen.
> Your cortisol is still doing its natural morning rise but without caffeine hijacking the system, the effect feels weaker than usual. That’s recalibration.
> Your dopamine and norepinephrine levels are likely lower, too, because you’re not hitting your system with the fast-acting stimulant that spikes them first thing.
All of that? It means you likely won’t be feeling as motivated, alert, attentive or focused as you'd like. But hang in there, baddie!
WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY
Withdrawal symptoms might be peaking this morning. This is your caffeine reckoning.
> You may still be feeling the backlash from Day 1: fatigue, low mood, brain fog, OR cravings that whisper seductively from the kitchen.
> Your cortisol is still doing its natural morning rise but without caffeine hijacking the system, the effect feels weaker than usual. That’s recalibration.
> Your dopamine and norepinephrine levels are likely lower, too, because you’re not hitting your system with the fast-acting stimulant that spikes them first thing.
All of that? It means you likely won’t be feeling as motivated, alert, attentive or focused as you'd like. But hang in there, baddie!
AND YOUR CRAVING FOR COFFEE?
That’s data, not defeat.
Craving coffee isn’t weakness, it’s feedback. It shows you:
1. Where your body used to rely on a stimulant
2. What habits are deeply wired into your routine
3. When your reward system expects a hit and isn’t getting it.
This is useful. You're seeing the exact points where the old habit tries to kick in and that’s the information you need to build a new one.
Behind the scenes, though, your brain is beginning to adapt and your body is starting to remember how to generate energy without a stimulant hit.
This is the dip before the lift.
But… You might also start to notice a little afternoon clarity creeping in. Less anxiety. Fewer jitters. More focus.
This is your energy system rebalancing itself.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Say it with us: Broth, Breath and Bright Light.
TRY ANY (OR ALL!) OF THESE TOOLS
1. You’re likely dehydrated and mineral-depleted so make a big mug of your favourite Body Glue. Make it in the weirdest mug you own. Don’t have a weird mug? Be creative.
2. Get sunlight in your eyeballs. Cortisol loves natural light. Fake it with a screen and you’ll stay foggy.
3. Move. Nothing fancy. Just move. Walk. Stretch. Dance like your coffee’s watching. Movement triggers dopamine naturally.
4. Interrupt the narrative. “I need coffee to function” is a story. Replace it with: “I’m training my body to function better.” Say it. Out loud.
5. Journal or voice note: How did your brain and body feel when you first woke up vs now? What’s going to get you through Day 2?
6. Read 7 Ways to Naturally Boost Dopamine and then share it with a friend who could do with getting their dopamine under control by swapping their brothee for coffee.
7. Call the Broth Line. Listen to our soothing message of support, scream into the void, or leave us a victory message. Whatever floats your boat.
TRY ANY (OR ALL!) OF THESE TOOLS
1. You’re likely dehydrated and mineral-depleted so make a big mug of your favourite Body Glue. Make it in the weirdest mug you own. Don’t have a weird mug? Be creative.
2. Get sunlight in your eyeballs. Cortisol loves natural light. Fake it with a screen and you’ll stay foggy.
3. Move. Nothing fancy. Just move. Walk. Stretch. Dance like your coffee’s watching. Movement triggers dopamine naturally.
4. Interrupt the narrative. “I need coffee to function” is a story. Replace it with: “I’m training my body to function better.” Say it. Out loud.
5. Journal or voice note: How did your brain and body feel when you first woke up vs now? What’s going to get you through Day 2?
6. Read 7 Ways to Naturally Boost Dopamine and then share it with a friend who could do with getting their dopamine under control by swapping their brothee for coffee.
7. Call the Broth Line. Listen to our soothing message of support, scream into the void, or leave us a victory message. Whatever floats your boat.
DAY 2 CHALLENGE
Show us your weirdest brothee mug*, post it on social media, and tag @gevityrx. If we like what we see, we may even pick some winners to send a cute prize.
*Vase, bowl, shoe all accepted.