Spring is here, meaning summer is on its way. Ready for
sunshine, barbeques, beaches, and…feeling dehydrated at your desk? Dehydration
can leave you feeling hot and bothered from the heat and humidity – this
therefore affecting your productivity and performance at work.
With there being problems with temperature control in offices as it is – open-plan layouts in particular – the warmer
weather won’t help matters. A way to keep from overheating in the office,
alongside assessing what you’re wearing and things like fans,
open windows, air-con units etc. is taking note of your hydration levels, and
here’s how to ensure you’re at your best.
A study, as reported by the Huffington Post, revealed that of 30,000 people, less than 1% drank the recommended
eight glasses of water per day. While eight glasses of water seems like a hefty
amount, and you’d much prefer to reach for the tea, coffee or fizzy drink -
there are ways to get your water intake up.
Add flavour to your water. Sugar free fruit squash or adding
squeezes of pure lemons, oranges or lime is the healthy way to add interest.
The additions of citrus add some sweetness, while also giving you some valuable
vitamin C. If citrusy flavours aren’t your bag, add some crushed mint leaves
for a refreshing taste, which you could pretend is a mojito while sat in-front
of your computer screen.
Flavoured ice cubes are another great option to add
interest. Fruity additions like strawberries, kiwi and blueberries can add some
sweetness while also cooling you – there’s nothing more refreshing than ice
water.
If you’re one who enjoys bog-standard water but find
yourself not quite drinking enough throughout the day, something as simple as a
nice water bottle can motivate you. Go for one in your favourite colour, one of
those fancy ones which filter the water, or the stainless-steel type which keep
the contents cold all day. Having a bottle you like - instead of a average
plastic one which keeps the water cold for no longer than about 10 minutes - which
is also functional will likely give your colleagues water-bottle-envy (if
there’s such a thing) and maybe prompt them to get one themselves.
If you’re big on desk snacks, keeping them healthy and
choosing ones rich in water content is a good route to take to boost your
hydration. Delicious refreshing fruits like watermelon (clues in the name),
strawberries and melons have at least 90% water content, so they’ll make a
great snack. Vegetables like cucumber, celery and tomatoes paired with a dip
are also great savoury options.
So, take note of these tips to stay hydrated and productive
at work during the warmer months where humidity may be high.
Laura Sewell
An aspiring journalist, Laura is our content writer intern. Pop-punk gig-goer and drag queen enthusiast, Laura is working her way into the industry with an English A -Level and love of writing about anything and everything in tow.
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