Office Challenge Series: We Tried Drinking 2–4L of Water a Day for 30 Days. Here’s What Happened: 

In our very first ICS Office Challenge, we went all in on hydration.  As screen-focused creatives, we knew we needed a reset—because let’s be real, we forget to look up sometimes… and if our office plants are any indication, we might be in trouble. 🌾

The mission? Hit our personal water intake goals—ranging from 2 to 4 litres a day—for a full 30 days. Easy, right? We thought so too. Spoiler: we were wrong.

We started out strong—bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready to conquer dehydration one sip at a time. Those first few days? We felt unstoppable. The water bottles were filled, spirits were high, and honestly…we thought it would be a breeze. 

Turns out, staying hydrated is a full-time job!

Let’s just say our bladders were not ready, and the bathroom had never seen such a constant stream of visitors. But hey—it was all in the name of health, so we’re calling it worth it.

We quickly discovered that having the right water bottle was a game changer. It turns out the whole emotional support water bottle thing is real—and we fully get it now. A good drinking vessel = success; a forgotten bottle at home = instant struggle. (Unless you're Jess, in which case you ditched the fancy bottles altogether and stuck to the precision of measuring your water intake one literal measuring cup at a time. Iconic.)

We also learned we’re a house divided: some of us can’t live without ice-cold water (the best way, duh), while others actually prefer it warm or room temp (questionable..) But whatever kept the litres flowing, we weren't going to judge—much. 😉

Some of us definitely hit a few bumps along the way—there were days (okay, stretches of days) where we totally forgot to track and kind of fell off the wagon. But every time, we found our way back. Our competitive streak may have faded but we all pulled off a solid comeback by the end. 

The verdict?

Did we transform into radiant, glowy super humans after 30 days? Not exactly—despite what some of us might have hoped (looking at myself.. sigh). But we did notice a difference: a little more energy, fewer headaches, and a subtle but real shift toward better habits. It wasn’t life-changing overnight—but it was proof that small steps can add up when you stick with them. And for that, we are grateful! ☺️

Overall, our first challenge was a success. It brought a new energy to the office, gave us something to talk (and laugh) about, and left us feeling just a little bit better by the end of it all. Go team!

One challenge at a time, we’re making the office a little healthier, a little happier, and (hopefully) a little more hydrated. 💧

Next up? We’re taking on early mornings. (We know. We're an office full of night owls...) So stay tuned and wish us luck! If you’ve got an idea for a wellness or productivity challenge we should try, hit us up in the DMs or drop a comment on our socials.  We might just feature it in our next crazy challenge!