Staying completely free of caffeine and other toxics like that whether natural or synthetic.
It cites another study, Orbeta et al:
> students reporting high caffeine intake are more likely to be tired in the morning than those reporting very low intakes
I was 2-5 cups/day drinker for years. I tapered down my intake over a month, but the first couple weeks of no caffeine was hard. I'd guess it took months before I really felt free.
I drink decaf most days now. When I have the occasional cup of real coffee ( 4 times a year), it gives me a good boost.