Dehydration can affect your energy, as well as your brain function and mood. You should aim to drink around 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Sleep is what allows your body to recover and recharge, ready for the next day. A good sleep routine and getting around 7-9 hours of sleep a night, so you wake up feeling refreshed, can greatly improve how you feel when you’re awake.
It might feel counterintuitive, but exercise can be an antidote to feeling tired. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins — hormones that make you feel energised and positive. Even just a 10-minute walk has been found to help shake off the feeling of low energy.
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