What do successful people like Kat Cole, president of FOCUS Brands, Brad Lande, chief of Birchbox Man, and Huffington Post Arianna Huffington have in common? They start their day by drinking water. After some research, there are some links between drinking water first thing in the morning and success.

Drinking water as soon as you wake up rehydrates and perks up the body, making it ready for the day ahead. It can also help flush away any toxins that your immune system had been fighting as you slept, helping you curb sickness. It can also jumpstart your metabolism and help you digest food better throughout the day. For more on why you should drink water first thing in the morning, click here:: Why top executives swear by this 30-second morning habit