15 easy ways to drink more water

It’s a lot easier to accomplish your goals when you actually know what they are! Take the time to consciously set a daily amount for how much water you want to drink, then hold yourself to it. If you need a bit of motivation, decide on a reward you'll treat yourself to after a week of drinking more water.  

Find the taste of water to be just blah? If you’re drawn to more flavorful drinks like sodas and juices, try adding a bit of a kick to your water. Add lemon, lime, or berries to create your own at-home spa water, or find a brand of flavor drops or powders to help you reach for that glass. 

Not thirsty? Try a snack instead. Foods like cucumber, celery, lettuce, broth, and even plain yogurt all contain high amounts of water that help keep you hydrated. 

How can you drink more water if you don’t have a container with you? When you do your phone-keys-wallet check while heading out of the house, make sure also to grab your reusable water bottle.

Use your phone as your hydration reminder buddy. Try setting an alarm for specific times throughout the day when you may need a nudge to reach for your water, like post-lunch or after your cup of coffee. 

This is maybe one of the easiest “hacks” to up your hydration game. Make it a goal to drink one glass of water every hour, and by the end of the day, you'll be well-hydrated without even trying!

If you need an easy way to make your water more enticing, fancy ice cubes are where it’s at! Simply make your own ice cubes with fillings like fruit and herbs. This helps you get rid of leftovers in your fridge and instantly elevates your water to give it a yummy flavor and aesthetic look.

Spa water doesn’t have to be reserved for a trip to the spa. Making your own “spa water” by adding fruits like cucumber and strawberries will give you that same delicious, refreshing taste right at home.

Having a visual marker of how much water you’ve had can be a helpful way to stay on top of keeping hydrated. You can find an endless supply of cute water bottles with markers on the side of the bottle, or you can invest in a high-tech bottle that connects to your phone and reminds you to drink more.

Gamify your hydration goals with an app that keeps you on track. There are a number of apps available that send you reminders to drink water and help you keep a record of how much water you consume. 

Just like having a workout buddy can help many of us get to the gym more often, leaning on a friend to help you drink more water is a great way to reach your goals. After all, nothing says friendship like helping each other stay hydrated.

If you prefer the taste of cold or filtered water, having a water pitcher may be the key to filling up your glass more. Keep a pitcher in your fridge so you always have fresh water on hand, or try keeping one on your counter to visually remind you to drink more water.

If you love sweet drinks, simply add a little water or extra ice for an instant water boost. This hack works well with drinks like juice, iced tea, and lemonade!

Snackers, rejoice. With a little strategy, your favorite pastime can help you drink more water. Grazing on salty foods naturally makes you thirsty. So, the next time you’re craving a nibble, opt for popcorn, jerky, salted nuts, or your go-to salty snack. 

Many of us have heard of the one-for-one rule when going out drinking: For every beverage you have, you also drink a glass of water. Trust us when we say this trick works just as well to up your daily water intake as it does to prevent a hangover.