Hydration

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Our bodies are made up of mostly water, so it makes sense that even small changes in hydration can affect how we feel.

Sometimes feeling tired, foggy, or tense may be your body’s way of asking for something simple: water.

Water does a lot of quiet work in the body.

It helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, cushions joints, moves nutrients through the body, and helps remove waste. It also supports the brain, which is why hydration can affect focus, mood, and energy.

Some people like to drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. Others keep a favorite water bottle nearby as a reminder throughout the day. Some people drink more water in the evening, though too much close to bedtime may interrupt sleep.

A glass in the morning, a bottle nearby, or a few sips between tasks can make water easier to include in your day.

Starting..

Notice where you are with hydration today: optimal, enough, or barely.

A few simple daily check-ins can help:

• Have I had enough water today?

• Do I feel tired, dry, tense, or foggy?

• Could I pause for a few sips right now?

Small check-ins do not have to be complicated. Sometimes caring for yourself starts with something simple, like drinking water and noticing how you feel.