How to build a drink-more-water habit

Updated 31 October 2026 · 4 minute read

How much water do you need?

There is no single number. Needs depend on your size, the weather, how active you are and what you eat. A common guide is about 2 to 3 litres of total fluid a day for many adults, but a doctor or dietitian can advise on what is right for you, especially if you have a medical condition.

A simple 5-step plan

1. Start with a glass on waking. It is an easy anchor and takes under a minute.
2. Keep a bottle in sight. A bottle on your desk is a constant cue.
3. Link water to routines. A glass with each meal and one when you sit down to work.
4. Set two or three reminders. For example, mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening.
5. Track the total. Seeing a number go up turns water into a small daily win.

Tips if you do not like plain water

• Add lemon, mint or cucumber
• Try warm water or unsweetened herbal tea
• Eat water-rich foods such as fruit and soups

Tracking water in Jeevan

Jeevan has a free water calculator that suggests a daily amount from your weight, activity and weather, then adds a "Drink water" habit with that goal in millilitres. You log each glass as you drink it, add a reminder, and see your progress in History. See the habit tracker to set it up.