Dev Health Hack #6: Drink more water

Hi dev friends 👋

Let’s talk about something I struggle with… drinking enough water 💦

I’ll admit it — I’ve always had a sweet tooth 😅

My day often starts with a Coke Zero, and later, there’s usually an energy drink somewhere in the mix. I'm not a coffee person (which is weird for a developer, I know), but many of us rely on caffeine to keep going.

The problem? None of those actually hydrate you. Not the way your brain really needs. (research)

Why it matters:

• Even mild dehydration slows your brain down 🧠

• It messes with your focus, mood, and energy

• It dries out your eyes (especially with all our screen time)

• You might not even feel thirsty, but still be running low

💡 My personal tips:

I’ve started trying some things that actually work for me:

• 🫧 Air Up — my daughter uses one and drinks a ton more water at school

• 🧊 Waterdrop — tiny flavor cubes that make water taste better (big win for sweet tooth devs like me)

• And of course… keeping a bottle in sight helps way more than I expected

Not sponsored. Just stuff I genuinely like.

So here’s your reminder:

Drink more water — even if it’s not plain. Your brain (and eyes, and back, and code) will thank you.

Ray