Do you struggle drinking water? You’re not alone – with all the tasty sodas, teas, coffees, and other drinks out there, it’s easy to fall behind. Water is such an important thing for your body – you need it to survive. We’ve talked about all the health benefits that come from drinking water, but today we’re going to offer you 10 tips that can help you drink more water and reach your daily hydration goals.

Quick note before we start: a lot of people aim for “a gallon a day”, but hydration needs vary. A commonly referenced guideline for total daily fluids (from water, other beverages, and food) is about 3.7 liters per day for men and 2.7 liters per day for women – and your needs can go up with heat and activity.

Here are HydroJug’s top 10 tips to help you drink more water:

1. Get yourself a HydroJug.
   The HydroJug will be your daily reminder to drink more water. Plus the HydroJugs look great so you will be hydrating in style.

2. Set up reminders (and use easy checkpoints).
   Set up reminders in your phone to drink a certain amount within a certain amount of time.
   Instead of forcing a huge amount late at night, aim for something realistic like “make a dent by mid-morning, hit about half your goal by mid-day, and keep sipping through the afternoon.” Consistency beats chugging.

3. Opt for water when eating out.
   You’ll not only reduce calories, but also save money. Take a few sips from your HydroJug before your meal gets there. This will help create a sense of fullness.

4. Add fruit or flavoring to your water.
   Add some flavor to your water by infusing it with your favorite fruit or supplements. This will help give your water an enjoyable taste and may help you drink more water. Try lemon, lime, strawberries, oranges, blueberries, watermelon or even fresh mint – the possibilities are endless!

5. Grab a friend and set goals together.
   Check in on each other and encourage each other to keep hydrating!

6. Drink cold water.
   Water is always more refreshing ice cold, so add some ice into your HydroJug and refrigerate it for a couple hours to keep your water nice and cool.

7. Take your HydroJug with you wherever you go.
   This will help you hydrate throughout the day. Carrying a HydroJug around is easy with the carrying loop (and it’s even easier when it’s not buried in a bag).

8. Drink water after you finish your workouts.
   You worked up a sweat with your workout and you will need to replenish the fluids you lost to keep up your peak performance. You will probably be thirsty after this as well so it’s a great time to drink water.

9. Drink from a straw.
   Many people find they naturally drink more water when they sip from a straw because it’s quick and effortless – especially while driving, working, or training.

10. Reward yourself for drinking water.
    Set a daily water goal to drink a certain amount and if you hit that every day, reward yourself at the end of the week. This will help motivate you to hit your goal of drinking more water.

Drinking more water isn’t about being perfect – it’s about making it easier to say “yes” to water all day long. Start with one or two tips, let them become automatic, and build from there.

If you want to level it up, pair a bottle you like with simple checkpoints and habit triggers. That combo makes hydration feel effortless.

All of these tips should help you drink more water. If you have any of your own tips, let us know – we would love to hear from you.