Here’s the plan: keep a reusable bottle on your desk, take sips throughout the day, and listen to your body. If your mouth feels like a desert, drink. If you’re not thirsty, don’t panic. You’re not a camel preparing for a trek across the Sahara.
And please, for the love of all that is holy, stop the “I drank a gallon and now I’m pure” fads. You’re not a car radiator. You’re a person. Water helps, but it won’t fix your terrible diet or your terrible jokes.
In short: drink when thirsty, eat your veggies (which have water), and don’t overthink it. Your body has been doing this since you were a drooling infant. Trust it. And if you’re still worried? Just pee and check the color. You’ll be fine.
Now go refill your cup—but only if you actually want to. Cheers, you beautiful, hydrated potato.