3 Ways to Keep You Hydrated
October 19, 2019
We’ve heard it our whole life…”Drink water”. But how can we stay on top of this when our lives are busy, and we are constantly dictated by the tasks that are in front of us. How does something so simple as drinking water become so difficult and placed on the back burner? Plus, let’s not forget all the other distracting beverages that are vying for our attention. According to Harvard Medical School , water plays a key role in “digestion, flushing bacteria from your bladder, stabilizing the heartbeat, protecting organs and tissues” and much more. Below are some ideas that can keep you accountable, motivated, and equipped to drink your water!
1. Water First
What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Is it scroll through social media, brush your teeth, start the coffee pot, or pick up something to eat? What if you decided to start with water every morning? Set your intention for the day by committing to hydrate. Place a cup of water by your bed for easy to access, or simply put an empty cup in your line of vision that will remind you to fill it up and take a drink. It is simple, but powerful.
2. Water Break
Make water part of your breaks during the workday. We all know how easy it is to look at the clock and realize you have been sitting at the computer for 4 hours without getting up or hydrating. Set a timer, grab your water bottle, and go fill it up. This will keep you accountable to not only drink the water in your water bottle, but to go and refill it. Bonus is you get to incorporate movement that your body needs.
3. Water Bottle
This is often an overlooked component to staying hydrated but plays a huge role. Invest in a water bottle that you actually enjoy drinking from, whether it is through a straw, open mouth, heavy, or compact bottle. If drinking from your water bottle is too much work, or not convenient, you might neglect your water intake. There are water bottles that have the number of ounces on the side so you can keep track of how much you are drinking.
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