If plain water bores you, give it a party. Add lemon, lime, cucumber, or a few frozen berries. It’s like a spa day for your taste buds.
Use a silly straw or a giant novelty cup. I swear, drinking from a 64-ounce jug makes you feel like a superhero. Or a water-bottle influencer.
Set a “water alarm” on your phone. When it buzzes, take three sips. Not a gulp. Just three polite sips. Your phone will feel useful for once.
What About Kids and Pets?
Kids usually self-regulate if you offer them water with meals. If they turn into tiny dehydrated gremlins, that’s their problem. (Kidding—please keep them hydrated.)
Your dog? Dogs are great at telling you when they’re thirsty. They just give you the “I’m sorry I ate your shoe, but also please give me water” face.
Cats, on the other hand, are tiny desert creatures who will judge you no matter what. Just put out a bowl and accept your fate.