The news around the COVID-19 outbreak is constantly changing, but information about food safety and how to keep yourself healthy is crucial right now. Here is a comprehensive list on the foods you should be stocking up on during this period of social distancing, as well as information about your local grocery stores’ changing hours, an explanation of “no-contact delivery,” and a guide on how to help your community and its businesses throughout closures.

Over the past few days (really weeks...months, even?), you've likely read plenty of well-reported content on how to cope with the unprecedented stress of the coronavirus outbreak and the self-quarantining that comes with it, whether that be eating foods that feel good, watching TV that is soothing, or, well, drinking.

What you haven't read about is how you most likely are not doing one of the things that'll bring you the most satisfaction, and that is...drinking water.

"When people are anxious, they forget to drink water," Dr. Gregory Jantz, a psychologist who specializes in anxiety and depression, explains: "Therefore, [in times like these] water consumption generally decreases.

And you know what water is good for? Quite literally everything, including ensuring your most basic bodily functions are able to go on as usual as well as keeping you from getting groggy.

Dr. Jantz stresses the importance of continuing to drink throughout the day—especially if you're currently working remotely—as "water affects mood, energy, concentration." The more you drink, the more you're likely to be in a better mood, have more energy, and concentrate harder. All things, ideally, you'd want while signed on for work (and otherwise).

So! You heard the message loud and clear. You need to drink more water. As much as you possibly can. Here are a few suggestions solicited from Team Delish to help you stay hydrated, as we, too, are currently trying to be excellent water-drinkers during this new reality:

  • Set an alarm that goes off hourly. Use that reminder to get up, refill your water bottle, and take a few big sips.
  • Give yourself a hit of Liquid I.V. around 2 p.m.
  • Download Plant Nanny, an app that has you take care of a virtual a plant with every glass of water you down.
  • Every eighth or so song on your Spotify playlist (might I suggest Quarantine Party?) should have both a dance and water break. Dr. Jantz insists moving your body, however little, is important, too!

Stay safe out there. And please, please stay hydrated.