Our O-Tip of the week series delivers valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.
For the month of January, our O-Tip series will provide you with ways to kick bad habits and establish good ones. This week we talk about hydration and how to get your 8 glasses (or more) each day!
We all have heard of the “eight glasses a day” rule, but is this the right amount for everyone? The answer is not as simple as you think. Depending on your age, overall health, and activity level you may actually require more. At the least, this year, create the habit of ensuring you consume at least 8 glasses of water each day. Try one or more of the following strategies to see what works for you:
- Track the habit! Use our habit tracker to stay accountable to your goal of drinking 8 glasses per day.
- Set alerts on your phone, fitness tracker, and/or smart home device to remind you to have a glass every 2-3 hours.
- Always have a glass of water before you eat something. Thirst can disguise itself as hunger, so try water first!
- We love the simple hack of using a permanent marker to indicate times of day on your water bottle to remind you how much how much to have and when. Like the one pictured here care of musthavemom.com.
If you would like to learn more about the importance of hydration and your unique requirements check out our previous post, Help with Hydration – How Many Glasses Do You Really Need?