Most of us are aware that we need to drink more water. We’ve heard it all before: water supports almost every bodily function, increases energy, clears the skin and enhances focus. However we haven’t even had a sip by 5 PM. You’re in luck if the cliched just drink more advice is getting old to you. Without making it a chore try these entertaining inventive and surprisingly simple hydration tips to increase your daily water intake.

Refer to Your Everyday Routines

Integrate drinking water into your daily routine by associating it with existing routines. Have a glass upon waking up one before every meal and one more before brushing your teeth. These minor routines build up and become automatic over time.

Create a Game Out of It

Participate in a water-drinking competition with your friends or yourself. To find out who reaches their objective first or who can go the longest without skipping a hydration checkpoint use a tracker. This small tip can make tedious sips into an enjoyable challenge if you’re competitive.

Use Water to Begin and End Your Day

As soon as you wake up, start your day with a tall glass of water. It helps you feel more alert rehydrates your body and speeds up your metabolism. After that make it a habit to have one more glass before going to bed. Without even trying, that’s two glasses down.

Construct a Visual Game

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration. Try writing time goals on a clear water bottle such as 9AM, 11AM, 1PM. You will be able to visually monitor your progress throughout the day which will give you the gratification I’m doing! feeling. Some bottles are marked already but you can do it yourself using tape and a marker.

Get Technology to Your Advantage

Some really cool hydration apps and smart bottles are available. Some like HidrateSpark glow when it’s time to drink while others connect to fitness trackers. Alternatively you can keep things easy by using apps that track your intake and provide gentle reminders such as Aqualert or Water Reminder.

Create Triggers Rather Than Reminders

Notification fatigue sets in and lets be honest: we occasionally disregard the Drink water! prompts. Rather link drinking water to things you already do.

Every time you check your email, have a glass.
Drink water between episodes or during each commercial break.
Each time your pet drinks, take a big gulp.

Hydration becomes a habit rather than a chore as a result.

Get Technology to Your Advantage

There are some really cool hydration apps and smart bottles available. Some like HidrateSpark glow when it’s time to drink while others connect to fitness trackers. Alternatively you can keep things easy by using apps that track your intake and provide gentle reminders such as Aqualert or Water Reminder.

Elevate Your Straw Game

In addition to being environmentally beneficial, reusable straws encourage you to drink more without realizing it. When we are drinking through a straw, especially one that feels good to use we are more likely to do so informally. For a smoother experience choose stainless steel or wide silicone options.

Consume More Foods That are Hydrating

You can get some of your daily water intake from food which is fantastic! Eat lots of water-rich fruits and vegetables such as:

Watermelon
Cucumber
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Oranges

Soups, smoothies and broths also count especially during the cooler months when you’re less likely to reach for a cold beverage.

Maintaining hydration doesn’t have to be difficult or tedious. Whether you enjoy creating challenges, do-it-yourself fixes or simply making things look nicer there is a water trick for everyone.

It’s important to integrate it into your lifestyle rather than impose it. Having a little imagination goes a long way. Now is your cue to fill that bottle, add some fruit and drink your way to better health one glass at a time.

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