Don’t measure your water. Measure your thirst. Live by your own internal weather report. Are you tired? Stupid? Grumpy? Drink a glass of water.
Keep a glass on your desk. Not a giant gallon jug. That’s intimidating. A simple glass. When it’s empty, fill it. When you remember, sip it.
Your Mom was half right: "Drink when you’re thirsty." But she forgot the second part: "And drink a little all day long."
The Weirdest Fact of All
You can die from drinking too much water. It’s called hyponatremia. It drowns your cells from the inside. Marathon runners sometimes get it. Don’t be a marathon runner at your desk.
Your body is a Goldilocks zone. Not too little. Not too much. Just enough. Your kidneys are smart. They’ll flush out the extra. Listen to them.
The internet will sell you 40-ounce bottles with time stamps. Ignore it. Your body is the best water bottle. It already knows what to do.
