How to Drink More Water During the Workday

Hydration is so important to everything that makes us human, but unfortunately, most people are simply not drinking enough water. Whether it’s spurred on by a New Year’s resolution, or a hot midsummer’s day, a commitment to drinking more water will benefit your entire body.

It can be hard to stay hydrated at work when water seems as boring as your afternoon meetings. But with a little sprucing up and a little mindfulness, your goals of a hydrated future are within reach.

reusable water bottle

Why Drinking Water at Work Is Essential

We often turn to coffee to keep us alert throughout a busy workday, but we’re often tired because we are dehydrated.

Proper hydration has many benefits, including:

  • Delivering oxygen throughout the body
  • Helping to regulate your body temperature
  • Maintaining good blood pressure
  • Helping your kidneys stay healthy
  • Aiding healthy digestion
  • Improving concentration

Practical Ways to Boost Your Water Intake

It can be difficult to remember to drink the proper amount of water throughout the day, but with these handy tips, you should find it significantly easier.

Start your day with water

Over the course of a night’s sleep, your body loses a significant amount of oxygen because of respiration and biological processes. Drinking a big glass of water upon waking helps energize you. Furthermore, drinking a big glass of water when you arrive at work can help prime you for the day.

Make it routine

Combine drinking water with a regular activity or habit that you already have, like checking your emails, taking your mid-morning break, or your prep time before meetings.

Bring a reusable water bottle

A reusable water bottle is good for you and the environment. Bonus points if has time markers to remind you when to drink.

Flavor it naturally

Fresh fruits like cucumber, lemon or berries, or a fresh sprig of mint, can make water dramatically more pleasant to drink.

Track your intake

You can use a water tracking app, a high-tech water bottle that tracks it on its own, or an incremental water bottle like we mentioned above. No matter what, track your intake.

cup of water and glass of coffee

Switch it up

If you’re the kind of person who drinks a sweet drink or soda every few hours, try alternating each drink with water. It won’t just help you hydrate, it can actually help you cut some calories too.

Challenge yourself

Start a friendly competition in your office to see who can meet their daily water goals. Just this small amount of competition can help your staff to encourage each other and create a habit that sticks long after the competition ends.

A Hydrated Staff Is a Productive Staff

We here at the BostonbeaN Coffee Company can equip your office with a high-quality water cooler that offers heated or chilled, still or sparkling, flavored and touchless options. Check out our selection of water machines, bottled drink options and drink mixes.

Want to keep your employees happy and hydrated? Visit the Boston Bean website to learn how we can supply your Boston, MA, office with the best drink options around.