25/05/2026
I can't tell you how much water I've drunk over the past few days.... because I drank that much! And those who know me well, will know I'm not much of a drinker. I really enjoy water buuuuut....
👎 I forget
👎 Lack motivation
👎 Don't get enough of a dopamine hit to pick up the glass in front of me 🫣😵💫🤪
These past few days have been hot (and we picked Saturday as the first day we tried Kung Fu..! Which was soooo fun, would highly recommend but my goodness the sweat 🥵) and initially I was very aware that I wasn't really needing to go to the toilet much - which is a problem when temperatures are high.
So I got my loose leaf teapot, put ice cubes in the pot, cucumber slices and fresh mint into the strainer and topped up with water to make the finest 'Spa Water' 💦😋👌
Have I remembered to drink it?
Yes
Has it provided motivation to drink it?
Yes - the low level refreshing flavour isn't something that is easily satiated on.
Have I been getting a dopamine hit from drinking my water?
Yes! The flavour is interesting, the lack of sugar stops glucose spikes, the ice in the pot keeps it cool but not too cold by the time it's in my glass, and I can feel myself staying hydrated - even by Saturday PM the grogginess from the heat earlier in the day lifted and all the things that are supposed to stay moist and lubricated in our bodies - think eyes, mouth, skin, mucus-membranes, digestive system - have stayed exactly as they should!
I've struggled all my life to recognise when I'm thirsty, which has caused a few problems along the way, as you might imagine. But this has certainly been a game changer for me recently. Along with getting a favourite glass - back when I worked in a pub, the old boys would ask for specific glasses, claiming it tasted better from one or the other, and by gads they're 100% correct!! 🤣
So if you're also struggling to stay hydrated and keep your water intake up (remember, wet wood doesn't burn, and hydrated skin has a tougher time burning too ☀️👌) find your favourite drinking vessel, fill it with a vegetable/herb/lightly fruit flavoured water, and see how much more you feel inclined to drink 🩷
Also experiment with a few other things:
🌡Temperatures - body temperature water is more easily absorbed, but some people prefer a hot drink to cool them down ('like cures like' 😎), whilst others think ice is best - go with whatever gets you drinking more;
🥅 Filtration - there are lots of 'unwanteds' in our tap water and any level of filtration is better than nothing, but ideally something that filters chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and micro-plastics is where you want to be aiming for. You can also get filters that remineralise the water once all the nasties are taken out which is optimal 👌;
🏗 and then there's Structuring your water - water molecules have the ability to change shape and carry information (see the work of and ) and by using simple tools we can re-structure the water we consume so that it is more bio-available and health-oriented.
Ps. If your skin elasticity is low, you get headaches easily, chapped/dry lips, eyes feel scratchy, tired and groggy, reaching for high sugar snacks or caffeine, you're probably already dehydrated. Start increasing your water intake by having a drink every time you feel hungry/ before you eat and see how often your mistaking a thirst cue for hunger.
💛 If you'd like support with your health and wellbeing, or would like a quick chat before booking in, just pop me a message.
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