Glass of Reset

She lifted the glass and drank slowly, letting the coolness settle. Adequate hydration supports cognitive performance, mood stability, and physical energy, even with mild dehydration affecting attention and fatigue levels (Armstrong et al. 121).

Drinking water has also been associated with improved calmness and perceived well-being during rest periods (Pross et al. 111). She paused between sips, breathing evenly. The reset did not require noise. It required presence.

Works Cited (MLA)
Armstrong, Lawrence E., et al. “Mild Dehydration Affects Mood in Healthy Young Women.” The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 142, no. 2, 2012, pp. 382–388.
Pross, Nathalie, et al. “Effects of Changes in Water Intake on Mood of High and Low Drinkers.” PLoS ONE, vol. 9, no. 4, 2014, e94754.