When you’re tired, the last thing you might feel like doing is getting up and about. But exercising or physical activities such as a short walk or doing housework help more oxygen-rich blood move around your body, giving you an energy boost.

Exercise often helps you sleep more soundly later too. And, in the long run regular exercise or movement improves your body’s strength and endurance so daily tasks become easier. Build up what you do gradually and check with a doctor before starting any new exercise.

You might be feeling sluggish simply because you’re mildly dehydrated. Studies suggest that being dehydrated by just two percent can affect how well you focus, think and remember.

The NHS recommends drinking six to eight cups of fluid a day for general health. Be sure to avoid too many sugary drinks such as fruit juices, fizzy drinks and alcohol. If you don’t like plain water, you could flavour it with fruit tea, a slice of lemon, or some no-added-sugar squash.

Getting enough food and eating regular meals will help you to feel like you have enough energy to keep you going throughout the day.

Choose wholegrain and high fibre foods. These take longer for your body to digest, so the energy in them is released in a gradual, steady way, unlike sugary foods and drinks that are broken down more quickly.