If the bustling festivities and seasonal cheer have your energy levels running at an all-time low, or if you’ve been battling yawns and midday naps since the clocks turned back in autumn, it’s time to take an in-depth inventory of your everyday wellness routine. Whether you’re skating along on minimal sleep or the roots of your fatigue are a little more complex, it’s no secret that a persistent lack of energy is no small feat to overcome, and experts agree that no one-size-fits-all approach can ensure a restored and renewed feeling overnight.
That said, there are a number of resolutions worth carrying into the New Year if you’re ready to embrace 2026 with bright eyes, a calm mind and maximum energy reserves.
“The New Year offers an opportunity to reset daily routines and support energy in a steady, sustainable way,” says Six Senses Con Dao’s wellness practitioner, Sandeep Uniyal. “Establishing regular sleep and wake times provides a strong foundation, while nourishing the body with balanced, whole foods and maintaining adequate hydration helps support consistent energy throughout the day.”
Daily movement (whether walking, stretching or gentle exercise) is also essential, supporting circulation, mood and physical strength, while periods of stillness also serve an array of benefits to your mind and focus.
Here, wellness experts outline their best advice for ensuring an energised entrance into 2026, including tips on restoring your circadian rhythm, optimising your nutrition and the supplements you actually need to pay attention to in the New Year.
Five energy-boosting tips for feeling refreshed in 2026
1/ Prioritise quality sleep and stabilise your circadian rhythm
When it comes to maintaining energy levels, its no surprise that a good sleep routine actually is the ultimate foundation.
“The most common causes of sleep loss today are chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, irregular sleep-wake timings, excessive screen exposure at night, late or heavy dinners, caffeine misuse, and lack of daytime sunlight exposure.” says Tulåh Wellness Clinic’s Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Urvashi Naithani.
She also states a major mistake that so many of us make: trying to catch up on sleep over weekends, which disrupts the circadian rhythm further.
“Many people also self-medicate with sleeping pills, supplements or intoxicants, which may induce sleep initially but fragment deep and REM sleep, leading to non-restorative rest,” she explains. “Ignoring underlying issues such as anxiety, hormonal imbalance, reflux, pain, or sleep apnea is another frequent oversight.”
The good news is that, like many wellbeing basics, a return to good routine is not too complex; it just requires a hefty amount of self discipline.
“The first step toward better sleep is restoring a healthy circadian rhythm,” advises Anna Löfgren, wellness consultant at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary. “Begin by exposing yourself to natural daylight in the morning for at least 30 minutes, as this helps regulate your internal clock. In the evening, reduce light stimulation; our brain needs darkness to release melatonin, the hormone that signals it’s time to sleep.”
Remember, our bodies thrive on regularity, so consider going to bed and waking up at the same time every day in 2026. This a predictable routine helps to reinforce your natural sleep-wake cycle, making falling asleep easier over time.
2/ Consider your blood sugar and nutrition
The festive period offers limitless opportunities for delicious, indulgent and well-deserved snacks, but there are a few considerations to bear in mind if you’re looking to reframe your sweet treat choices and optimise your energy in the New Year.
“When your blood sugar is erratic it can worsen fatigue, irritability and mood swings. Worse, it can lead to grabbing quick energy fixes like sugary snacks, which then perpetuates the problem,” explains Rhian Stephenson, nutritional therapist, naturopath and founder of ARTAH.
Instead, she commends looking at your food intake holistically: “Build meals around quality protein, plenty of fibre from legumes and certain complex carbohydrates,” she says. “Lots of micronutrient rich fruit and vegetables will helps keep blood sugar more even, which directly impacts energy, cravings and mood.”
On the flip-side, she advises that the foods you choose to reduce can be equally significant. “There’s a school of thought that we shouldn’t cut anything out, but I politely disagree,” says Stephenson. “Especially if you’re really struggling with fatigue and sleep, cutting out excess sugar, ultra-processed foods and alcohol can dramatically improve sleep quality, mood, morning energy and mental capacity.”
She admits that letting go of food guilt or shame and being kind to yourself is incredibly important in this case, however, reframing this shift as something being done to support your energy and performance can feel less punishing and more nourishing.
3/ Morning light, movement and hydration as energy foundations
As previously mentioned, getting outside early can help anchor your circadian rhythm and thus help stabilise energy and mood more effectively, while gentle exercise can also aid in better sleep routines.
“Physical activity plays a key role in promoting restful sleep,” says Löfgren. “Exercise increases the presence of adenosine, a neurotransmitter that induces sleepiness.”
However, she also highlights the importance of timing when it comes to exercising at night: “Avoid high-intensity workouts in the evening and schedule them earlier in the day instead.”
Is one of your annual resolutions to drink more water? Here’s why in 2026, it’s important to make that happen. “Hydration is another non‑negotiable,” says Stephenson. “Even mild dehydration can worsen fatigue and brain fog, so using a smart electrolyte blend can be a simple way to support more stable energy, especially if you’re busy, stressed and tired. Cellular Hydration has been clinical proven to improve energy and productivity, as well as reduce brain fog, and is low in sodium, which most of us already get too much of from our diets.”
4/ Nervous system regulation and stress management
If you’re constantly feeling tired, but feel like you’re getting an adequate 7-9 hours of sleep each night, you may be experiencing burnout and emotional fatigue.
“Chronic stress and emotional burnout place constant demand on the nervous system, gradually depleting energy reserves and reducing the body’s ability to recover fully, even after rest,” says Uniyal. “This is why people often feel exhausted despite sleeping ‘enough’ hours.”
It’s important to always consult your GP if you’re struggling with burnout and persistent fatigue, but there are a number of traditional practices that can help to support and enhance your wellbeing alongside (not in place of) a medical diagnosis.
“Breathwork, meditation, or quiet reflection allow the nervous system to recover from ongoing demands and help reduce the risk of burnout,” she says. “Small, consistent adjustments to daily habits, including mindful eating, reduced screen exposure, and effective stress management, can have a meaningful cumulative impact.”
Remember, sustainable energy comes from balance rather than intensity, she says. When both body and mind are supported, energy levels tend to stabilise more naturally over time.
Pay attention to your bedtime routine closely, too. “Reducing sensory load in the evening — bright lights, noise, intense conversations or stimulating media — can significantly improve sleep continuity,” says Naithani. “Calming routines help signal safety to the brain and allow the nervous system to shift out of a state of constant alert.”
5/ Address deficiencies and use supplements wisely
Supplements are often positioned as a quick-fix or fix-all for fatigue, and it’s important to understand that this is rarely the case. However, it’s true that nutritional imbalances and deficiencies can lend to feelings of tiredness.
“Fatigue is not always due to lack of sleep. Poor sleep quality, iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, thyroid imbalance, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and emotional exhaustion can all contribute,” says Naithani. “This is why functional and preventative evaluation is crucial rather than simply increasing sleep hours.”
Stephenson reminds us that vitamin D deficiency specifically is strongly linked with fatigue, and correcting it can significantly improve tiredness in many people.
“Once these basics are in place, targeted supplements can add meaningful support,” she says. “NAD+ precursor formulas like EnhancedNAD+ Complex help support cellular energy metabolism by replenishing NAD+, a coenzyme central to how our cells make ATP. Creatine has also shown to be promising in combatting the immediate effects of sleep deprivation.”
Note, it’s important to always consult a medical expert and ask your GP for a blood test before supplementing deficiencies. This will allow you to have a clear understanding of what your body is struggling to maintain and how to combat it with efficacy and accuracy.