For months now, employees across the country have been hunkering down in the comfort of their homes in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s safe to say that if you’re juggling mountains of work, you’ve probably unintentionally neglected self-care during this time of isolation. When our schedules are drastically disrupted, it can be much harder to maintain healthy habits such as hydration and regular movement. 

Here are a few tips to help you stay hydrated while working from home. 

Set Hydration Goals

One of the easiest ways to stay on top of your hydration is to set benchmarks for hydration, such as drinking a certain amount of water before breakfast, again before lunch, and again before dinner. Setting attainable goals is a great way to meet your water intake goals for the day. A plus? You’ll be less likely to binge eat, or mistake thirst cues for hunger cues. 

Set Alarms on Your Phone

Setting a phone alarm for drinking water is actually a great technique to stay hydrated. It’s easy to forget to stay hydrated, especially if you’re in meetings all day, or have a million other important things on your plate. By setting an alarm, you are automating a regular reminder to yourself to stay on top of your goals. After you depend on an alarm for a few days, it’ll start to feel like second nature.

Wipe Down a Surface, Take a Sip

If you’re someone who is motivated by cleaning, you may benefit from making a game out of hydration. Every time you wipe down a surface in your home, drink a glass of water. It’s a great way to do something for your environment and for your body at the same time. 

Swap One Sugary Beverage a Day

If one of the biggest things keeping you from staying hydrated is unhealthy habits––start small! Instead of getting rid of every soft drink or fruit juice in your home, swap out one a day with a glass of water. If flavor is what keeps you from staying hydrated––add a fruit slice to your next glass of water.

Set Up Water Delivery

Water delivery with Water Way is a convenient way to have fresh, great tasting water delivered right to your door. Whether you need one gallon of water or five, we can provide your home with clean, refreshing water in a variety of sizes and types. If you’re interested in a filtration system, our team is experienced in installation and maintenance, and will be happy to install a filtration system in your home. 
Staying hydrated while working from home doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, with Water Way, it’s easier than you think! If you’re interested in our water delivery services, or filtration systems, please contact us.