10/11/2025
How to boost your energy levels!
Has Autumn made you lack in energy with it's grey afternoon's, cold rain and the clocks going back, so the night draws in at 4.30pm?
Tiredness sets in and all you want to do is eat warm food and snuggle up on the sofa.
What can we do to help ourselves - Top 5 suggestions:
π Stay hydrated - Dehydration can lead to fatigue, so drink plenty of water throughout the day. This can feel like an impossible task, we get so busy we forget to drink and then suddenly we realise we have had hardly anything to drink that day and it's nearly bed time. Try to sip water all day rather than guzzling down water late at night.
π Get enough sleep - Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night and try to stick to a consistent sleep schedule.
It's easier said than done sometimes, with too much to do after and not enough hours in the day. Set an alarm on your watch or phone to prompt you one hour before a realistic bed time to get ready for bed. Switch of your phone, have a warm bath or shower, put some relaxing music on and brush your teeth.
π Exercise regularly to stay physical activity as this can paradoxically boost energy levels and improve sleep quality.
Even if you can only fit in a 30 minute walk a day or getting off the bus a few stops earlier or cycling to work rather than using the car.
π Eat small, frequent snacks every few hours, rather than 3 medium/large sized meals. As this can help maintain stable energy levels.
Eat foods high in protein like; boiled eggs, Hummus and veggie sticks or Nut butter with fruit: Spread peanut butter or almond butter on apple slices or celery sticks.
π Cutting down on caffeine to get you through the day. Caffeine increases energy levels for a short period of time by blocking adenosine, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel tired, and by stimulating the central nervous system. This results in increased alertness, focus, and physical energy.
Using caffeine as an energy boost can interfere with your natural sleep-wake cycle, especially if consumed too late in the day.
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