The easiest way to increase your daily water intake is to turn it into a habit...but how?

For every new habit you want to create, find a current habit you already do and link them together.*Check out some of the examples below.

Bring a water bottle with you everywhere you go

Keep a water bottle with you throughout the day. Then, as you're running errands, going for a walk, sitting at your desk, or lounging at home watching your favorite shows, start thinking of ways you can link your new habit to your old one.

For example:

• After I change the music in the car, I will take a sip of water.
• After I walk a block in the neighborhood, I will chug my water for 2 seconds.
• After I choose a show to watch, I will drink a tall glass of water.

Sip water while you're participating in physical activities

Bring your own water bottle to the gym, pool or outdoor sports. Then, decide which current habit you want to link the new one to.

Some examples can be:

• After I finish a superset, I will take a sip of water.
• After I warm-up for the game, I will sip my water.
• After I complete my laps in the pool, I will finish the rest of my water.

Start your morning with a tall glass of water

One of the best ways to get a jumpstart on increasing your water intake is to do it first thing in morning.

It could look like this:

• After I walk into the kitchen, I will pour myself a glass of water.
• After I get up in the morning, I will drink out of my water bottle.
• After I brew my coffee, I will chug 16oz of water.

These examples are just a short list of ideas to get you started. In fact, the possibilities are endless! However, you should choose the right ones for you. After all, this method works only when you link your new habit of drinking more water with something YOU already habitually do.