The Best Kind Of Thirst Trap: 7 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Drinking More Water

We’ve all got that mate who brags about drinking 20L of water a day. Are they telling the truth? We’ll never know. But it does make you ponder if you should be drinking more of the stuff.

We’ve come up with a few ways that can help you down more of the Adam’s ale. 

Refill Your Naughty Drink

Give your can of cider, jug of soft drink, or bottle of Pinot Grigio a rinse out and fill her up with cloud juice for a surprise down the line. Why did I do that, you’ll exclaim, but you’ve downed some water so you’ll be better off down the line.

Check Out Waterdrop

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Treat Time

Remember back in high school when you’d chuck a jelly bean on page 20 to treat yourself when that time arrives? Why not do the same for the world of water? Drink a litre, have a Mars Bar, drink a litre, have some gelato. 

Habitise It 

Yes, that’s not a word, but I’m trying to start a thing. They say it only takes 66 days to form a habit. What’s something you do every day? Why not tag on a glass of water to it? Whether it’s watching Friends or eating a packet of Burger Rings, finishing off with a glass of water will soon become second nature. 

‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’

This line kicked off the famous Gettysburg Address from Abraham Lincoln. The 272-word speech would’ve definitely finished off with the former President reaching for a bottle of 19th-century water. Give the speech a google and give it a go – no doubt you’ll be thirsty. 

Hit Play On Bridgerton

You know what it’s about. We’ve all heard how steamy it can get. Chuck it on and hit that play button. A few eps in you’ll be sweating for the pause button and a glass of melted ice. 

Hot Chips 

We’ve all made the mistake of heading through the drive-thru after a night out for a large serving of the salty bois – only to regret it with a sore throat in the morning. Add water to the order for no regrets. 


Once you’ve knocked all these out of the park, check out the waterdrop® Hydration App, here.

Image Credit: Shrek 2 / Dreamworks Pictures

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