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What would you do without it?

Stay in bed? Maybe.

Cry? Perhaps.

Complain? Definitely.

We know you need it, but how and why does it work? And why does it work so much better than tea does with helping us get things done? If you're ready to learn, buckle down and check out the facts below.

1. Improves Mental Alertness
Caffeine stops your brain from using chemical compounds that tell it that it's time for sleep. What's the result of drinking coffee throughout the day? An awake, wired individual who's probably in dire need of a nap, but will probably drink their weight in coffee instead. Whether you can sneak in a nap or not, you can count on caffeine for keeping you up when you need to most.

2. Improves Your Willpower
The next time you're sipping coffee on the couch and your partner screams at you to get up, just tell them you're working on your willpower. "Actually I'm working now, honey. I'm busy psyching myself up." Drinking coffee strengthens your self-control and willpower when you're feeling tired, which helps you make better decisions when under pressure.

3. Helps You Learn Faster
There you are, sitting before a document or book. You read a sentence again, again, and again. Wait, what did it say? Before you know it ten minutes have passed and you're still on the first paragraph! Strengthen your focus and concentration by drinking coffee. Its caffeine content has been proven to increase your ability to learn and retain information at faster rates.

4. Coffee is Nootropic
The next time you're with someone you're trying to impress, drop the word 'nootropic' and watch them look at you in amazement. Coffee is nootropic, which means that it protects the brain. The oils in coffee grounds are potent antioxidants that guard the brain against inflammation. Go ahead, enjoy that second cup. It's "protective."

5. Coffee is Energizing
Caffeine helps you breathe deeper and feel energized by ushering more oxygen into your lungs. Breathe, drink coffee, repeat.

6. Coffee Helps You Lose Weight
Although your nutritionist may not give you the green light to ordering a mega, double-glutton sized doughnut, good coffee ain't too bad on its own either. If you cave and go for the doughnut, go ahead and dunk it into your coffee. Caffeine reduces cravings for sugary goods by regulating blood sugar levels, which means that the desert won't affect your blood sugar as badly.

7. Coffee Makes You Happy
Those who say that you can't buy happiness obviously haven't had coffee before. The last time I checked, you could buy a hot steaming mug of happiness for just four dollars. How does the magic work? Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system and helps your brain release mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.

Coffee — It's everything you want it to be plus more. What are you waiting for? Your mocha flavored remedy is waiting for you.