5 Simple Hacks to Help You Drink More Water Every Day

As much as it doesn’t seem like the most exciting thing, staying hydrated is essential for your overall health. Of course, if you are anything like me, sometimes it can be challenging to drink enough water throughout the day. If you are in need of some tricks to drink more water, today’s 5 easy hacks will make staying hydrated a breeze.

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1. Set a Daily Water Goal.

The first thing on the list is one of the easiest ways to drink more water. Start setting a daily water goal for yourself. When you do this, you will be able to track your progress and ensure that you are drinking enough throughout the day. Here is how you can do this:

• Start by determining how much water you should be drinking,
• Set a specific goal for yourself, such as drinking eight glasses of water per day,
• Choose a way to track your water either by a water tracking app or simply marking off each glass of water you drink on a chart.

2. Carry a Water Bottle with You Everywhere.

Another hack to help you drink more water is to carry a water bottle with you wherever you go. By having a water bottle with you, you are more likely to sip on it throughout the day instead of going to buy something to drink. Plus, you will get into a habit of refilling it whenever you have the chance. Here are a few tips to do this:

• Choose a water bottle that is convenient and easy to carry,
• Get a reusable bottle with a handle or a collapsible bottle that can fit in your bag,
• Make it a habit to fill up your water bottle before leaving the house.

3. Infuse Your Water with Fruits or Herbs.

If you want to make drinking water a little bit more enjoyable then think about adding fruits or herbs to your water. It is known to make it more flavorful and provide health benefits like nutrients and antioxidants. The best part is that you can experiment with different combinations to find your favourite infused water flavours. Here are a few combinations you can try:

• Slices of citrus fruits like lemon, lime, or orange for a refreshing and tangy taste.
• Add berries like strawberries or blueberries for a hint of sweetness.
• For a herbal flavour, add mint leaves, cucumber slices, or basil leaves.

4. Use a Water Tracking App.

It is true when people say that there is an app for everything. So there should be no surprise to know that there are water-tracking apps out there. They are designed to set daily water intake goals and track your progress throughout the day. By sending reminders and notifications to help you stay on track, you can easily monitor your water intake and make adjustments as needed. Of course, if you don’t want to use an app, there are plenty of free paper versions out there as well that you can use instead.

5. Set Reminders to Drink Water.

If you don’t want another app, you can simply use your phone’s alarm and set it to times that work best for you. For example, every hour or every two hours or you can also set reminders to drink water before or after meals. Then when the reminder goes off, take a moment to drink a glass of water. To make things a little fun, you can personalize the name of the reminder to say something like “Grag a drink, you deserve it!”.

Final Thoughts

Drinking water is something we all need to do and these simple hacks can help you increase your water intake effortlessly. Whether you are interested in flavouring your water or setting reminders, these 5 tips will make staying hydrated way easier. Now all you have to do is start implementing them today and enjoy the benefits of proper hydration. Your body will love it!