D rink M ore W ater ! EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO TRICK YOURSELF INTO DOING SO
For many, maintaining proper hydration is difficult — after all, water is essentially tasteless. According to Mayo Clinic, women should be ingesting 11.5 cups of water each day, and men should have 15.5 cups daily. This amount can be tough to swallow, but water
is essential for your health, skin, and bodily functions. Here are some tips to up your water game.
sipping water through a straw can help you take in more without realizing it.
INVEST IN A ‘FLUID BUDDY.’ Believe it or not, purchasing a thermos or reusable water bottle and taking it everywhere is a great way to increase your water intake. With a constant reminder to drink H2O in your cupholder, purse, or on your desk, taking a sip here and there will never slip your mind. CONSUME FOODS RICH IN H2O. Did you know that most fruits and vegetables are rich in water? Watermelon is 91% water, celery is 95% water, zucchini is 95% water, and honeydew and cantaloupe are both 90% water. Not only are these fruits refreshing, but they pack a punch when it comes to hydration! DON’T FORGET THE STRAW. Straws help you consume more fluid in a shorter amount of time. Whether at home or a restaurant,
BUILD A ROUTINE. For many, drinking water just slips their minds. By building a routine, you’ll be on your way to meeting your daily hydration needs without thinking twice. For example, you can get in the habit of drinking one large glass of water before bed and another upon waking. A large glass of water before each meal is also beneficial. FLAVOR YOUR WATER. Whether you use citrus, mint leaves, cucumbers, or other flavor enhancers, giving your water a hint of a favorable taste will help you drink more without feeling like a chore. Whether consuming water is difficult because you are busy, forget to drink, get bored by the flavorless taste, or dislike the taste, with these tips, you are sure to be on your way to maintaining hydration.
A W isconsin G lobetrotter Meet Alisha Esselstein!
People began telling Alisha Esselstein she should become a lawyer around fourth grade, and it was advice she took to heart. After growing up in a small town of 800 people in Wisconsin, she knew she wanted to see the world, so she enrolled at Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Her undergraduate program presented multiple opportunities to travel, and she studied abroad in Kenya. It didn’t take long for Alisha to decide she wanted to practice international law, and she received a federal fellowship to learn Swahili while she studied. After graduating and passing the bar, she worked as an attorney at an international human rights organization focusing on gender-based violence. Later, Alisha joined the International Center for Transitional Justice, a nonprofit that develops responses for accountability after mass human rights abuse incidents. Her work has taken her across the globe, and she has lived in multiple countries and continents. Earlier this year, Alisha joined The Manely Firm. She was excited to find a local firm specializing
in international law, and The Manely Firm was impressed by her experience and credentials. She says, “It’s great being able to practice law while living in Savannah,” where her family recently moved to enjoy the coast and affordable cost of living. “I really enjoy legal research and writing,” Alisha says of her work. “I like applying the law to fact patterns,” or any case’s key details. “We’re supposed to know the law as attorneys, but everyone can argue a different side of a case using the exact same law,” she explains. Creating an argument that wins an abduction case, for example, is particularly satisfying. Since starting, Alisha has found particular interest in international and domestic violence cases, both of which draw upon her previous nonprofit experience. “This is the first firm I’ve worked for; I’ve always worked in nonprofits,” Alisha says. “But I like how much opportunity and flexibility there is, and I get to work with people who have similar backgrounds and have traveled all over the place. It has been a fun experience to have at work.”
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