A sugary snack or caffeinated drink can be a shortcut to cope with stress, but it could prevent the person from learning how to process stress and manage one’s emotions in healthier ways. It is 3pm on a weekday and the post-lunch slump hits hard. Right on cue, a colleague chimes in with the familiar refrain: “Anyone want bubble tea?” No, I might initially protest, mostly out of a vague sense of health consciousness or guilt from the overpriced caffeinated drink I already bought that morning.