It’s raining. Finally. I don’t exactly plan to go out and tilt my head back for a drink, however, even considering the road conditions during a torrential downpour earlier this afternoon, I am very, very, very happy it’s raining.
It’s easier to weed when the ground is wet.
However, I digress.
(Oh, come on. You’re accustomed to that by now, right?)
Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink. Not really, but kudos to Samuel Coleridge.
Water is a precious thing, and incredibly necessary for healthy living.
You’ve (hopefully) seen me post about it on multiple occasions. I think you might get the point? Maybe? I’m a big fan of water. In fact, I have a glass with me right now.
Each year, as I get going on projects in my yard again, I start drinking more water. I’m better at it when I’m active than when I’m not, honestly. Today my chiropractor asked, “Are you drinking enough water?” to which I answered, “Probably not!” One of my general rules of thumb is that when I’m working outside, if I don’t need to run to the restroom regularly, I’m not drinking enough water. And that’s true whether I’m sweating a lot or not, but especially when the weather is hot and humid. We aren’t quite there yet, however, getting back into better water drinking habits is important.
I was very tired and really in something of a lousy mood today, so I did a little research. Namely, I Googled something I was already fairly certain about. And I was right. Staying hydrated is good for your mood. And if you’re in a bad mood, have a glass of water. Or two. I’ll quote one line from blog.mass.gov specifically: “Being dehydrated throws off the delicate dopamine and serotonin balances in the brain, natural chemicals that can increase/affect depression and anxiety.”
There are lots of really good reasons to drink water.
So. Go. Now. Have a glass of water. Stop whatever it is you’re doing and have a glass of water.
Well. Maybe after you finish reading this.
Cheers! Here’s to your health!