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Plus, are NAD+ injections the energy boosting hack they're made out to be? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER Every year I'm shocked by how big an impact winter has on my energy levels. I get good quality sleep, take a daily vitamin D supplement and try to get outside in the daylight as much as possible. Nevertheless, the grogginess seems to settle in around mid-November without fail. This year, one habit has made a real difference: working out before work. I've always been a post-work exercise kind of person, but in a bid to try to force myself to get out of bed on time, I've started scheduling a workout class with a hefty cancellation fee before my office days. Instead of spending an hour rolling around trying to fight the morning grogginess, I now have no choice but to get myself up out of bed and leave the house within 15 minutes of waking. It's a really simple change, but it's got me thinking about how a small change of habit can make a difference in so many other areas of our lives. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that wellness needs to be complicated, but sometimes focusing on one or two little things can have a knock-on effect that makes us feel better across the board.   Lauren Geall Acting Health & Fitness Editor, Stylist 27 thoughtful wellness gifts that actually work, as recommended by Stylist's health editor The health and wellness market is full to bursting with so many brilliant products promising to make our lives better/easier/calmer, but navigating the endless array of stuff out there can take time. Doing that research for someone – and giving them something that'll genuinely help them feel that little bit better – is the gift that keeps on giving. The good news is that we've done half the work for you. Click below to check out our carefully curated selection of wellness gifts that will help your friends and family feel their best as we enter 2026. READ NOW "I'm a hormonal nutritionist – here are 4 things I do every day to keep my body balanced" READ NOW   Trendy dental brands are replacing fluoride with hydroxyapatite, but is it good news for teeth? READ NOW Cosy up with a hot drink this weekend with these delicious, health-boosting drinks powders… MyOva / £20 This loose-leaf tea blend from MyOva is a blend of six different botanicals – including ashwagandha, ginger and dandelion – alongside vitamin B6 BUY NOW Exhale / £20 This coffee is sourced and roasted to retain a high antioxidant and polyphenol content; perfect for upgrading your morning brew BUY NOW Better Mood Food / £15.99 Turmeric – the key ingredient in this powder – contains curcumin, which can neutralise harmful free radicals and fight inflammation BUY NOW Clearspring / £5.29 A roasted type of green tea, hōjicha contains an array of beneficial compounds like pyrazines, which can improve cognitive function BUY NOW Cosmic Dealer / £13.99 Cacao is high in antioxidants, flavonoids and minerals; this blend combines it with chai, lion's mane and lucuma for a soothing result BUY NOW Ritual + Flow / £32.95 Struggling to sleep? This hot chocolate powder contains magnesium – which helps to calm the nervous system – to help you drift off easily BUY NOW "Just trendy or transformative? I injected myself with NAD+ for a month to see what would happen" READ NOW Dr Priya Gopaldas is an NHS doctor, runner and brand ambassador for ORS Hydration. On my days off… I tend to wake up without an alarm, go to the gym or for a long run, have a sauna and cold plunge, cook myself breakfast and maybe do a bit of reading. My go-to breakfast at the weekend is… eggs, avocado and toast with a sprinkle of chilli flakes. The biggest wellness lesson I've learned is… that consistency matters more than intensity. It's easy to get caught up in short bursts of motivation, strict diets or gruelling workout plans, but sustainable progress comes from small, steady habits that you can maintain. That includes things like moving your body daily in ways you enjoy (not just ways you think you 'should'); hydrating appropriately daily; eating mostly whole, nourishing foods while still allowing for flexibility; and prioritising sleep and recovery just as much as training. I wish more women knew that… strength training won't make you bulky; it will make you powerful, capable and more confident in your own body. There's still a lot of outdated messaging that tells women to focus mainly on being 'smaller' – burning calories, toning or chasing a specific body size. But lifting weights and building strength support so much more. I love to relax and recharge by… going for a sauna session and cold plunge. I love sitting in the sauna to loosen up and de-stress – it feels amazing for recovery and just clears my head. Then I'll hit the cold plunge, which is a total shock at first but leaves me feeling super refreshed and focused. After that, I like to just chill out and read for a bit – nothing serious, just something that helps me slow down. That mix of heat, cold and quiet time always leaves me feeling reset. 3 delicious wintry dishes that feature nutrient-packed cavolo nero read now Everything you love about Stylist in one place Download the Stylist app today View in browser | Update your preferences | Send to a friend | Unsubscribe | Stylist T&Cs | Competition T&Cs | Privacy | Advertise FYI, we may make revenue on affiliate links contained in this email. Image credits: Stylist; Courtesy of brands; Getty; Eilidh Dorgan; Dr Priya Gopaldas; Danilo Cortellini for Riso Gallo; https://www.instagram.com/strongwomenuk/?hl=en © DC Thomson Ltd Stylist 185 Fleet Street London England EC4A 2HS United Kingdom Hidden Unsubscribe