Ready to give a new habit a spin?
How about drinking enough water?
Here is an example of how you can get started toward your goal of increasing the amount of water you drink in a day.
Use this template or make your own. Good Luck!
I want to increase the amount of WATER I drink per day to ______ cups / oz because:
(Recommended amount is 6-8 cups (48-64oz) or take half your body weight in lbs, and drink that many oz)
To help me be successful at drinking enough water, I will:
____ Drink ___________ cups / oz water at certain times each day:
Times:_______________________________________________________________
____ Bring a reusable water bottle with me and track the amount I drink
____ Set an alarm, find an app or other way to remind myself to drink water and to track the amount
____ Tell someone my plan, and have them help me stay accountable
Other things I will do:
Congratulations on making a change! You are EPIC!
It only takes 21 days to build or break a habit!
Stick with it for 3 weeks, track your progress, keep going, and then try setting a new goal!
How to start or change a habit:
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Decide what you want to change - be specific: how much change, how often, how quickly
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Write down (and share with someone) why this change is important to you
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Set a goal for each day
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Find strategies to help you make the change
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Track your progress
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Evaluate and adjust if needed