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How to get more energy in colder months
If the darker mornings and evenings are making you feel tired and lethargic, follow this advice to feel more energised every day.
Turn off your mobile
Give yourself a tech detox for at least an hour every day. Stop being available 24/7 for everyone and take time out for you.
Stretch regularly
Tight muscles sap energy. As well as improving flexibility and posture, stretching reduces stress, improves circulation by increasing blood supply to your muscles, and helps you move more efficiently, so you use less energy.
Declutter!
There's nothing more draining than being surrounded by chaos. Start to clear the clutter and your energy will return. Write yourself a list of areas to clear, set yourself goals, and work through them systematically, taking it a bit at a time.
Eat more magnesium
More than one in 10 women are low in magnesium, which is vitally important in supplying our cells with energy.
Green vegetables, nuts, pulses and fish are all rich in magnesium, so boost your intake!
Get outside as much as possible
In winter, it's especially important to get some sunlight - it's at least five thousand times more powerful than artificial light, and a blast of natural light will help you feel alert and energised. Research has found that natural light lifts your mood, improves sleep patterns, and even alleviates pain.
Consider supplements
There are supplements you can try to help boost your energy levels. Brands such as BetterYou even produce supplements as an oral spray, including their Vitamin B12 oral spray and Iron10 daily oral spray.
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