Your Brain Isn’t Tired — It’s Just Thirsty

Want to feel better? Start with a glass of water.

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Before you reach for a sugary drink, ask yourself:

When was the last time you had a glass of water?

Hydration is one of the most overlooked foundations of health.

It affects your focus, your energy, your skin, your digestion, your mood — even your willpower.

Your brain is made up of nearly 75% water.

Even mild dehydration (just 1–2%) can impair memory, reduce concentration, and make simple tasks feel exhausting.

And yet… most people walk around in a constant state of dehydration.

We trade water for processed sugars. We wait until we’re thirsty. We forget to refill our bottles.

But thirst is a lagging signal — by the time you feel it, your body is already underperforming.

That’s why you have to keep yourself accountable and make sure you are getting adequate hydration throughout the day.

Most of your underlying problems could also be resolved by simply taking that extra sip of water every now and then.

Want glowing skin? Hydrate.

Want to think clearer? Hydrate.

Want to recover faster, feel lighter, move better, sleep deeper? You already know the answer.

Hydration isn’t just about drinking more — it’s about drinking smart:

Add a pinch of sea sat. Squeeze a lemon. Prioritize electrolytes. Front-load your day with fluids. Don’t rely on thirst alone.

Because sometimes, the difference between a sluggish day and a sharp one is just a glass of water.

This is the 14th installment in my project of publishing a mini essay every day to achieve 100 public pieces. Check out the full list here, and the previous letter here.

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