A Cup of Tea for Comfort

I cannot remember the last time when I was this ill. The past couple of days has consisted of me lying in my bed. Yesterday was the worse for all I did was nap the entire day away. Aside from all the coughing, I'm feeling better today than I did yesterday. Thank goodness I still have a couple more weeks left of break.

As I said in my last post, I want to make the month of January about taking care of yourself and feeling good. Right now, I feel like crap. But, I have found that there is something that has been a go-to remedy that I've caught on to whether I'm sick or healthy. That remedy is hot tea.

I never cared for hot tea that much until last fall. At the beginning of the fall semester, I went through a time where I felt so exhausted the entire day. This affected everything I did from studying, to paying attention in class, and even my personality was so negative. Sure, Starbuck's is a great pick-me-up, but when you're on a budget it can become pretty expensive buying a drink from there every day. Plus, all that caffeine can be rough on your body. I decided to give hot tea a chance.

Instantly, I noticed a huge difference in how I felt. Just one cup of tea helped my mind focus the entire day. Also, I became more relaxed while drinking it instead of jittery. My positive attitude came back and my face cleared up, too! I have tried different kinds of tea like gingerbread, berry, peppermint, and I plan to try more.

Tea is so good for you. It helps get rid of toxins and it's a healthy, hot drink to have. Tea is light on your body, too. It's been perfect to have while I've been sick these past couple of days. Start out your year by giving tea a try. You can add a little snack to it as well.