Discover how you can put the spring back in your step
Endless to-do lists keeping you up at night? Juggling responsibilities making your head spin? You’re not alone. One in eight Britons feel tired all of the time, while a quarter feel tired most of the time.* Many of us rely on quick fixes, such as coffee and sweet treats, to keep us going – but never switching off properly is a sure-fire way to sap your energy levels.
Not sure how to beat the slump? While you might want to ask your family, job and social life to give you a break, sadly that isn’t always possible. Our quiz can help you to discover where you’re flagging and the expert tips and tricks on how best to replenish your tank.
The quiz
Grab a pen and circle the answers that most apply to you…
1 Which of these statements do you agree with the most?
AI factor in time for me, but often fill it doing other things.
BI’m often flagging by 3pm.
CI’m always dashing around and manage to fit a lot in.
2 What best describes your usual daily routine?
AI don’t stop all day and give everything.
BI spend most of my day sitting in front of a computer.
CI’m busy, but do manage to sit down in between chores.
3 You wake up in the morning and…
APrefer to hit the snooze button.
BDive straight into checking my emails and to-do list.
CAim to do a workout first thing.
4 You feel tired and not at your best…
ASome days.
BOn and off most days.
CEvery day, but I plough on.
5 If you’re stressed during daily life…
AI find it very hard to unwind.
BI find an outlet or hobby that helps me to feel better.
CMy day is often stressful, but I always bounce back.
6 How often do you eat wholegrain varieties of carbs, such as pasta and rice?
AOften.
BSometimes.
CRarely.
7 How would you describe your relationship with hunger?
AI’m always hungry.
BI’m generally OK.
CI’m often hungry.
8 What are your snacking habits?
ASnacking is a distraction from the pressures of my day.
BI graze continuously during the day.
CI plan my snacks regularly.
9 How is your daily fluid intake?
AI enjoy coffee or tea in the morning and drink water throughout the day.
BI drink coffee, bu
