by Fern Shaw | Sep 8, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
We’ve all done it. There’s a job that needs doing, but suddenly the washing needs sorting, the kitchen needs cleaning or that email you’ve been avoiding for three days becomes really important.
Welcome to procrastination – putting off something you don’t particularly want to do and promising yourself you’ll get round to it later.
It’s hardly a new habit. The ancient philosophers apparently had plenty to say about procrastination and the word itself appeared in the Oxford dictionary way back in 1548. So, in fairness, we’ve had an extraordinarily long time to get better at it. We just haven’t quite got round to it yet.
How do we stop putting things off?
One useful trick is to make the task feel less daunting. If you’re looking at a mountain of jobs, break it down into smaller steps and tackle them one at a time. Knowing where to start can be half the battle.
And before you reach for another coffee, there’s something else worth considering: water.
Staying hydrated is important for normal brain function and research has found that dehydration can affect aspects of cognitive performance. In one study, drinking water after dehydration improved performance on judgement and decision-making tasks. (PubMed)
Could your water cooler be an unlikely ally in the fight against procrastination?
Possibly. Keeping water to hand and drinking regularly can help you stay hydrated, which may help you think more clearly and avoid that foggy-headed feeling. And when your brain is feeling sharper, tackling that awkward email, making a decision or finally starting that job you’ve been putting off might seem a little easier.
Of course, no amount of water is going to make tidying the garage exciting. But it might help you decide that now is the time to get started.
So, whether it’s on Fight Procrastination Day itself or before or after, fill your glass at the water dispenser, pick one thing you’ve been putting off and get it done.
You can always procrastinate tomorrow.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 24, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
It sounds counterintuitive. You’re hot, the sun is beating down and someone hands you a piping hot cup of tea. Surely the last thing you need is more heat?
Well … perhaps not.
There’s some science behind the idea that a hot drink can help cool you down. When you drink something hot, your body can respond by increasing the amount you sweat. And when that sweat evaporates from your skin, it takes heat with it, helping to cool you down.
But there’s a rather important catch. Sweat needs somewhere to go.
For this cooling effect to work, your sweat needs to evaporate. In hot, dry conditions, that can happen efficiently, potentially making a hot drink surprisingly effective at helping your body lose heat.
In hot and humid conditions, however, evaporation becomes much harder. If sweat is simply sitting on your skin or dripping away, drinking something hot isn’t going to provide the same cooling benefit – and the heat from the drink is still being added to your body.
So, what about an ice-cold glass of water?
Research suggests that cold drinks can reduce the rise in core body temperature during activity in hot conditions and can make you feel cooler too. (PubMed)
And what about room-temperature water?
There’s no magic temperature you have to drink your water at. Ambient-temperature drinks can be perfectly effective for hydration and have been shown to be consumed at similar rates to chilled water by people working in hot conditions. (PubMed)
In other words, the best drink may simply be the one you enjoy drinking and will reach for regularly.
So, hot tea on a hot day? It’s not quite as crazy as it sounds. Chilled water? Absolutely fine too. Room-temperature water? Nothing wrong with that either.
And with AquAid’s high-quality hot & cold water dispensers, there’s no need to choose just one. Whether you fancy piping hot water for a cuppa or chilled water to refresh you, the choice is yours.
Now that’s what we call an all-weather water dispenser.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 19, 2026 | instant tap, water boiler, water cooler, Water Coolers
Let’s fact check here for a moment. This is a blog page. The running (aha) theme is about all things water.
There are heaps of information about the supply of water and how we deliver said water to you, dear, valued customer, through the provision of our spankingly smart range of:
Bottled Water Coolers
Mains Fed Water Coolers
Water Boilers
Hotel and Catering Solutions
Water for Schools
Water Fountains
Instant Taps
It also helps to keep ourselves informed about the importance of drinking water, how to avoid becoming dehydrated (which occurs more often and easily than one might think), what to drink and how often to drink it. In general, it’s all about keeping yourself healthily hydrated.
But the one question we may not have yet asked is: What makes you thirsty?
Is it the popcorn?
You may belong to the heavily salted popcorn clan. When you go to the pictures, it’s not officially an occasion unless you have a bucket of very over-salted popcorn. Then your tongue swells up and you feel like you’ve been eating dry desert sand. At which point, you may wonder why on earth you’re so thirsty.
Hmm. Mystery solved.
Is it the fizzy stuff?
Perhaps you’re more of a spend all day in warm weather, keep active, run from place to place, perspire like mad and wait until the last possible moment before having a drink sort of person.
By the time you’re absolutely parched, you reach for a fizzy drink and guzzle it down. Unfortunately, a sugary drink isn’t necessarily the answer to your thirst and you may soon find yourself reaching for another one.
Is it the takeaway?
Or maybe fast food is the culprit. Chips, kebabs, sausage rolls (to name a few) leading to the inevitable:
“Why am I so thirsty?”
It turns out that might not be quite the mystery you thought it was.
So, what’s your thirst tipping point?
Whatever yours is, it’s worth remembering that some of our thirst can be self-imposed.
Us humanoids. We can be rather silly beings, can’t we?
Perhaps the answer is simply to drink water regularly throughout the day rather than waiting until your mouth feels like the Sahara. Your mind, body and soul will thank you for it.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 17, 2026 | water cooler, Water Coolers, water dispenser
Unfortunately, drinking and replenishing our water usually isn’t a priority – from the moment we arrive in the office and even less likely throughout the working day, often until well after leaving work.
There are a few reasons for this:
Our focus is on work. Organising. Deadlines. Problem solving. Schedules. Meetings.
Our jobs require 100% attention. Whether the job spec requires precision work, attention to detail or constant interaction with customers, colleagues or other divisions.
There isn’t enough time in the day. Despite even the best organisational skills, this is a common complaint for those in the workplace.
In a study conducted by the Natural Source Waters Association of 300 UK General Practitioners, it was found that “one in five GP consultations were down to tiredness and fatigue and one in ten of those were thought to be linked to dehydration.”
It’s no surprise then that possibly the last thought that occurs is providing our body and mind with the very fuel which helps us function effectively while at work and throughout the working day.
However, there is a rather simple solution available:
Install AquAid water dispensers at work.
A water glass on the desk or bottled water to hand makes it easier to keep drinking throughout the day, particularly for those who are always on the move.
Getting into a routine of taking short breaks throughout the day can also help: take a breather, stretch your legs and circuit past your water cooler station to replenish your water.
by Fern Shaw | Aug 3, 2026 | Water, water cooler, Water Coolers
Some blog ideas come together instantly. Others require careful consideration. This one was a bit of a toss-up.
Yorkshire Day? International India Pale Ale Day? International Beer Day? How do you choose?
Then a novel idea struck. Why choose at all?
So, we’ve gone with all three into one blog. Reason being 1) it makes things a little more interesting and 2) if one topic falls flat (I’m looking in your direction, ale and beer), you’ll have another ready to rescue your next water cooler conversation. And while you’re topping up your water bottle or refilling your water glass, you might even learn something new. Bonus.
So, without further ado, let’s begin.
With so many themed days packed into the start of August, you’re spoilt for choice. There’s also Play Day, but we’ve already covered that one in a previous blog.
Yorkshire Day
If there’s one county that knows how to celebrate itself, it’s Yorkshire.
Held every beginning August, Yorkshire Day celebrates the history, culture and traditions of England’s largest historic county. Towns and cities across the region host civic events, parades, concerts and community celebrations, with a different location taking centre stage each year.
It’s a day filled with local pride, good humour and a healthy dose of Yorkshire spirit (or ale and beer).
International India Pale Ale Day
If your drink of choice contains a little more malt than mineral water, this one’s for you.
International India Pale Ale Day was created to bring together brewers, craft beer enthusiasts and bloggers in appreciation of one of Britain’s most recognisable beer styles.
Despite the name, India Pale Ale has its roots in England. Brewers increased the amount of hops used in the beer because hops acted as a natural preservative, helping it survive the long sea voyage to India during the days of the British Empire.
Who knew a practical shipping solution would end up creating one of the world’s favourite beer styles?
International Beer Day
As if one beer celebration wasn’t enough, International Beer Day follows immediately afterwards.
Founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California, it quickly became a worldwide celebration and, since 2012, has been held on the first Friday in August.
Beer itself, however, is much older.
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of brewing dating back thousands of years, with recipes recorded on clay tablets from around 4300 BC and traces of beer found in pottery dating to approximately 3400 BC.
According to the organisers, there are three simple ways to celebrate:
- Get together with friends and enjoy a beer responsibly.
- Raise a glass to the brewers and servers who make it possible.
- Celebrate the incredible variety of beers enjoyed around the world.
Whether you’re raising a pint, celebrating Yorkshire or simply enjoying a refreshing glass of chilled water, there’s certainly no shortage of reasons to celebrate the start of August.
Sources
Yorkshire DayYorkshire Ridings Society
International India Pale Ale Day
International Beer Day
Encyclopaedia Britannica
