You don’t need to drink eight glasses a day on day one. That’s like trying to run a marathon after sitting on the couch for a year. Start with one extra glass.
If you forget for a whole afternoon, no big deal. Tomorrow is a new chance to try again. Hydration isn’t a test—it’s a long, gentle habit.
Even sipping just a little more than yesterday is a win. Give yourself a quiet high-five for that.
Equipment Matters (Kinda)
Get a water bottle you actually like looking at. Maybe it has a funny sticker on it. Maybe it glows in the dark. If it makes you smile, you’ll use it.
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I have a bottle with a straw that has a little “sippy” lid. It feels like a kid’s sippy cup, but I don’t care. I drink way more water because of it.
Keep your bottle on your desk, not in your bag. Out of sight means out of mouth. Keep it front and center, like a friendly reminder.
