“I tried 5 expert-approved techniques to boost my energy levels – here’s what worked”

Lauren Geall surrounded by different energy-boosting interventions: breakfast, water etc

Credit: Getty; Lauren Geall

Strong Women


“I tried 5 expert-approved techniques to boost my energy levels – here’s what worked”

By Lauren Geall

6 months ago

8 min read

Nowadays, it feels like feeling tired has become the norm. And it’s getting worse – according to new research from Lift Activ Energy, three-quarters of us are more fatigued now than we were five years ago. But it doesn’t have to be this way, as Strong Women’s Lauren Geall recently found out. Tired of waking up tired, she put five expert-backed energy boosting techniques to the test. From taking a cold shower to eating a protein-rich breakfast and having a midday dance party, she spent a week testing out interventions in a bid to live her best energised life. Here’s what actually helped…


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