5 Reasons Why Your Energy is So Low & What to do About it

*This post contains affiliate links  We all like to start the New Year on a positive footing but what if your energy level is persistently low? Well, you are not alone! Many people experience low energy levels characterized by other symptoms like brain fog, moodiness, irritability, sore and achy muscles, dizziness, and headaches.  The energy decline could result from lifestyle factors or underlying health conditions. It is normal to feel tired, but chronic fatigue can affect the quality of your life. It might hurt your productivity levels in your daily routine plus you might not do the things you have always enjoyed doing. You will need to find the root cause to deal with your low energy levels. I personally find my energy levels dip in Winter, this may be due to less daylight/sunshine hours and last year my Vitamin D was affected badly, but I'm glad that I was able to pinpoint the issue somewhat and that has allowed me to make changes this year, that is helping.  He......

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World Sleep Day and the Benefits of Sleep

*This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Tempur In my youth and before having kids I probably took sleep for granted but with two very active young boys running around all day I know just how important it is to get a good night's sleep, not just for my sanity but for a range of reasons although there are times as a parent when you, unfortunately, go without your 8hrs and have to find a way to function on far less. Luckily as my boys are getting a little older and have settled into a good routine I can now see just how exhausted I was some days and how I hope I never have to feel that way again as both my mental and physical wellbeing are benefitting from getting enough rest. Many of us know that sleep is very important but here are a few reasons as to why that is 1. Reduces stress levels Being a parent at times can be stressful, especially if you are also juggling work, family, social time and it can be easy to become overwhelmed, even more so when you are tired. When you ar......

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Smart Sleep even when your kids don't

If you have read my blog before or follow me on my social channels you may already know that this little man above doesn't sleep fantastically well and is up every night at some point meaning I'm on tired mama. We have tried everything to get him to sleep through but nothing has worked as of yet which means the hours I do get need in between wakes need to be quality sleep so that I can be a functional member of society which is not always the easiest of tasks when sleep deprived. Of course the more tired you are throughout the day due to lack of sleep, the easier it will be for you to make mistakes, lack energy or feel overwhelmed. While it is true that getting the right amount of sleep is important in my case right now that is harder said than done but still there are things I can do to improve the sleep I do get and hopefully these tips can also be useful for you to achieve better sleep at home. Taking a look at a Brooklinen review  will give you enough information to ......

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