Instead of fighting it, lean into the ritual. Buy a pack of three filters and stash them in the back of your pantry. Treat yourself to a "filter change" day. It takes 30 seconds.
When you finally swap out that tired, brownish filter for a fresh, white one, you will feel a surge of joy. It’s like putting on a clean pair of socks after a long day. The first glass of water tastes like victory.
So, how often should you change it? When the meter says so. Or when the water starts tasting like regret. Or when you look at the filter and just know it’s given up. Trust the meter, trust your taste buds, and for crying out loud, don’t try to get one more week out of it. Your future self—and your taste buds—will thank you.
