Things to help you stay hydrated

It’s really easy to forget to drink water, or to end up drinking nothing but coffee all day – neither of which are going to do your health, concentration, or productivity any good! Making sure you get enough clear fluids down you will do you a world of good – here are some ideas to try if you struggle to remember.

 

1. Keep a jug of water on your desk

 

Keeping a jug or carafe of water on your desk while you’re working is a sure way to up your fluid intake, but just remember to keep the water well away from any electricals you have on and around your desk! If you’re prone to clumsiness then finding a jug with a lid is probably a good idea to minimise the possibility of spillage! If your funds allow, take the time to find a really nice jug that’ll add something to your desk aesthetics and make you happy to have filled up in your workspace.

 

2. Keep a bottle of water with you at all times

 

If you’re often out and about then make sure you’ve always got a bottle of water in your bag with you. Make it more fun to actually drink from it by investing in a really nice reusable drinks bottle or flask – there are endless options available in shops and online when it comes to choosing something that you really like. Water is a pretty weighty thing to have in your bag, making it hard to forget about, prompting you to drink more!

 

3. Always have something with you to jazz up your water

 

For some of us, water just feels a bit boring sometimes, making it harder to drink. Add a splash of something exciting to jazz up your water and make it easier to drink. Fill up a travel sized bottle of your favourite cordial or squash to take with you wherever you go, or keep in your desk. Some shops sell ready made versions of these for when you’re on the go if you don’t have time to make your own. This way, you’ll never again have to drink a dull drink to get your fluids in when you don’t fancy it!

 

4. Invest in a drinking prompt

 

Drinking prompts are a thing that exist, and they can come in different forms. You can get little tiny torches that attach to your water jug or bottle and flash at you every half an hour to remind you to drink. If you want to keep things simple then you could just set a few alarms on your watch or phone!

 

Violet x

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