Tips to feel more energized

Relieve muscle tension

Where possible, try not to engage your muscles before falling asleep. This can make your body think it needs to be awake for longer, making rest all the more difficult. Tired legs and arms mean that your body is ready to switch off for sleep. As a rule, don’t exercise up to three hours before bed; however, if you work out in the evenings, stretch adequately so that any muscle tension is released.

Embrace mindfulness exercises

Mindfulness is great for relieving stress and helping you get the right amount of sleep. Various meditation for sleep exercises are available on the market, and you can do them in the lead up to or just before bedtime. Remember not to use devices as your mindfulness guide, though, as these can keep your body awake and unable to unwind when you want it to.

Leave your devices alone

If you find yourself searching ‘how to fall asleep when not tired’ on your phone late at night, the device in your hand could be the real problem. Screen-light (e.g. that emitted by a TV, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) often plays havoc with sleep cycles. Stay screen-free throughout your bedtime routine and you should notice a difference when it comes to falling asleep easily.

Keep the bedroom as a place of rest

Your bedroom should always be a place of calm, relaxing activities such as:

• Reading
• Meditation
• Relaxation exercises

Only choose activities that are low energy and will help you fall asleep faster. Avoid anything that could make it harder to doze off, like drinking coffee or late-night email catchups.

Are there any products that contain a nutrient which can help contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue?

Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue. While at work in the body, magnesium also contributes to: 

• Normal muscle function
• Normal functioning of the nervous system
• Turning the food we eat into energy
• The maintenance of normal bones

The recommended magnesium intake for adults is:

• Age 19-30 years:
  -400mg a day for men
• Age 19-30 years:
  -310mg a day for women

Of course, products like Berocca Boost contain 100mg effervescent magnesium, likewise contributing to both male and female recommended daily amounts of this nutrient.

If you’re still tired and having trouble sleeping, be sure to visit a medical professional for a thorough examination – they should be able to advise on the best course of action for you, helping find a way to get your energy levels back up so you can stay on top form throughout the day. And all with a good night’s rest behind you...