You locked the door. You know you locked the door. Your hand literally touched the lock. And yet, three steps down the driveway, your brain casually throws out, "but did you though?"

This is not a you problem. This is a tired brain problem.

When your brain is running low on fuel, it stops trusting itself. Simple tasks start feeling uncertain. Did I send that email? Did I turn off the stove? Did I lock the door or did I just dream about locking the door? The confidence just evaporates, and suddenly you're doing three full laps back to the front door like some kind of confused security guard.

Here's the thing though. Your brain isn't broken. It's just foggy. And foggy brains do foggy things. They second guess. They loop. They make you look slightly unhinged in your own driveway.

The science behind it is actually kind of fascinating. When your brain is fatigued, your memory encoding gets sloppy. You complete the action but your brain doesn't stamp it properly, so it files it under "unclear" instead of "done." Then your doubt machine kicks in and off you go, back to the door.

Coffee doesn't just wake you up. It actually helps your brain encode those small routine moments more clearly so you can walk away from the door with a little more swagger and a lot less second guessing.

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Roaster/Cafe Notes:

Mount Pleasant Roastery (​https://mountpleasantroastery.ca/​ )

Calgary

In their own words: “At Mount Pleasant Roastery, our coffee is a morning delight, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a perfect anytime companion. We take pride in offering top-notch beans that stand out worldwide.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our compostable bags, making it easy for you to contribute to a greener planet. For any inquiries, feel free to drop us an email.

Your coffee journey is our priority. Thank you for being a part of the Mount Pleasant Roastery experience.”

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Cheers,

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