Drinking water has health benefits [1] beyond hydration, including improved energy and healthier skin. Conversely, there are also many negative effects [2] of not drinking enough H2O. Health experts recommend drinking half your weight in ounces of water [3] every day, but with busy work and life schedules, it's easy to forget to reach for a glass. Read on for some helpful tips to make drinking water a regular part of your daily schedule.

1. Set an alarm: Use your phone to help remind you to drink water throughout the day. It's also a great reason to take a break from the screen, get up from your desk, and stretch or take a short walk.
2. Make it sparkly: If you're craving soda, reach for flavored sparkling water instead. Brands like LaCroix [4] have plenty of interesting flavors that will be sure to quench your thirst.
3. Use an app: Track your water intake on your phone. Most fitness apps have a feature to input every glass of water you drink throughout the day.
4. Upgrade your water bottle: Reaching for your water may be more appealing if it's in a cute bottle and using one with a straw will actually make you drink more. Treat yourself with one (or more) of these stylish options [5].
5. Stock up: Don't get caught empty handed. Keep bottles of water in the car, your gym bag [6], and on your desk so you're always ready to hydrate.
   
6. Try fruity flavors: Spruce up your H2O with your favorite fresh fruit in these flavorful infused waters [7]. If you're short on produce or time, try out one of Trader Joe's new Organic Flavored Waters [8].
7. Heat it up: Switch things up with a relaxing cup of hot tea. Try one of these Fall flavors [9] for extracomforting hydration.
8. Grab a pal: Enlist a friend to do a 30-day water challenge with you — eight glasses of water a day for 30 days. Or check out this gallon-a-day version [10]. Not only will you feel the difference physically, but it'll kick-start a habit of drinking plenty of water every day.
9. Rise, shine, hydrate: Keep a full glass of water on your nightstand so you can wake up, hydrate, and catch up on your daily feeds.
10. Post-it: Post sticky notes around the house and office as reminders to go and get a glass of water. Include inspirational ones as well to motivate you throughout the day [11]. Because we all need a little encouragement now and then!