BOOST YOUR ENERGY IN 24 HOURS!

Has your get-up-and-go, got up and gone? Survive the last of the festivities with these expert tips and tricks

The party season isn’t over quite yet, but many of us will be feeling worn out by now. And it’s no wonder – frantic Christmas prep, an excess of food and drink and hosting family for days can leave us depleted and running on empty. Try these easy fixes that will top up your energy tank and stop tiredness in its tracks – all in less than 24 hours.

INSTANT FIX!

Chewing mint gum raises the heart rate and can leave you feeling significantly more alert, says one study*

Supercharge your morning

Are you struggling to get going? Then kick-start your day the right way.

BOOST YOUR BREAKFAST

Forget toast or cereal – fill up on eggs first thing as they’re a great source of energy-boosting protein and can help a hangover, too. Jumbo oats will also fuel you until lunch. ‘Add a handful of walnuts, ground sunflower seeds and linseeds for slow-release energy, and toss in berries and sultanas for natural sweetness,’ says nutritional therapist Laila Lewis.

NO SNOOZING

Get up when your alarm goes off. ‘Falling asleep again will leave you feeling groggy because you put your body and brain out of sync with their natural rhythm,’ says Rob Hobson, nutritionist and author of The Art of Sleeping (£9.99, HQ).

FLING OPEN THE CURTAINS

Natural light resets the internal body clock and is still effective on a grey winter’s day. ‘Exposure to morning light helps you get over that groggy feeling when waking and makes you feel more alert,’ says Lisa Artis, deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity.