Set a daily goal

You lose water every day through your breath, perspiration, urine, and bowel movements. You must refill your body's water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water in order to function properly.

Setting a daily water intake goal might help you in increasing your water intake. Simply having a goal can motivate you and increase your chances of making long-term good changes. Goals should be "smart", which is an acronym for the following criteria, in order to be effective: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. Drinking 32 ounces (960 ml) of water every day, for example, is a SMART water consumption goal. It might also be useful to keep track of your progress, which will keep you motivated to reach your goal – and make it a habit.