You don’t need a lab coat. You just need a willingness to experiment.
1. Track Your Sleep (and Actually Care About It)
Use a wearable like an Oura Ring, Apple Watch or WHOOP to start noticing your sleep patterns.
Hack it: Try adjusting your bedtime routine based on your sleep data — magnesium, blue-light blockers, or a pre-bed wind-down playlist.
2. Cold Showers (Yes, Really)
Just 30–60 seconds at the end of your regular shower can boost circulation, reduce inflammation and give your brain a little jolt of dopamine.
Hack it: Start with lukewarm and drop the temp bit by bit. Channel your inner Wim Hof.
3. Morning Light = Mood Magic
Getting natural sunlight within an hour of waking helps regulate your circadian rhythm, improves energy, and keeps your hormones happy.
Hack it: No sun? A daylight lamp can help on those gloomy UK mornings.
4. Blood Sugar Balancing Basics
Keeping your blood sugar steady isn’t just for diabetics — it impacts energy, mood and cravings.
Hack it: Add protein and fat to your breakfast, don’t skip meals, and take a little walk after eating.
5. Breathwork for Instant Reset
Breathwork = nervous system gold. A few deep, intentional breaths can lower cortisol, ease anxiety, and sharpen focus.
Hack it: Try box breathing — inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Rinse, repeat.
