This Is Why Coffee Drinkers Are More Likely To Be Successful At Work

Drinking a cup of coffee may be part of your morning ritual - but is it actually boosting your on-the-job performance? Find out here

Singapore may not be known as one of the world’s top coffee consumers (36th on the global list, averaging just 0.38 cups per day), but an impressive 62 per cent of Singaporeans say they regularly consume coffee–almost double the number who regularly drink bottled water! Whether you’re someone who only occasionally partakes–or are questioning the benefits of your coffee habits–you may want to consider these surprising ways in which coffee can impact your success at work:

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Coffee certainly has its benefits–but as mentioned earlier, you can enjoy the physical perks by drinking less than a “small” serving size. In addition, many of coffee’s advantages are driven by taking coffee breaks to connect with others, rather than just caffeine. Excess coffee intake can actually detract from on-the-job performance by causing anxiety, insomnia and other adverse symptoms. So, as always, moderation is key. And, if you’re looking for an alternative, consider tea–you’ll still get a caffeine bump and have the opportunity to take a stroll with your colleagues.