Back To Routine: Reset Your Energy After The Summer Holidays

As the summer holidays draw to a close, it’s easy to find yourself staring down your return to work and a more ‘normal’ routine with mixed feelings. While time away from the humdrum of the everyday can lift your spirits and recharge your batteries, slipping back into early starts, packed schedules and inboxes full of emails can feel like a shock to the system.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to hit the ground running at full speed. With a few simple wellness strategies and natural energy boosters in your back pocket, you can reset your routine, beat the post-holiday slump, and ease into September feeling focused, refreshed and ready for the remainder of the year.

Here’s how:

1. Reboot Your Sleep Schedule

If, like most of the country, your sleep patterns went out of the window over the summer (thanks late nights, lie-ins, jet lag, loud birds and early binmen), now’s the time to gently bring some structure back. Sleep is the foundation of your daytime energy reserves and without it, no amount of caffeine will sort you out.

• Start by going to bed 15–30 minutes earlier each night for a week until you’re back on track.





• Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed and try a wind-down routine (reading, light stretching, herbal tea).





• If you're struggling to switch off, natural magnesium supplements or essential oils like lavender and chamomile can support better rest.

2. Fuel Your Body Right

Summer indulgences of all kinds are fun, but they can leave you feeling sluggish when the end of August arrives. Now is the perfect time to reintroduce energising, whole foods to support your body and brain.

• Start the day with a high protein breakfast to stabilise your blood sugar (think eggs, oats, or Greek yoghurt with berries).





• Include complex carbs (like brown rice, sweet potatoes or quinoa) during lunch and dinner, as well as plenty of leafy greens.





• Stay hydrated! Even slight dehydration causes fatigue. Add lemon, cucumber or mint to your water for a refreshing twist.

Tip: Swap your second or third coffee of the day for green tea or matcha — gentler on your system and rich in antioxidants.

3. Move More, Even If It’s Gentle

Whether you’ve been lounging on the beach or enjoying lazy lie-ins, getting back to regular movement is key to feeling energised as we head into Autumn.

• A brisk 20-minute walk in the morning can help kickstart your metabolism and regulate your circadian rhythm.





• Try light strength training, yoga or stretching to reduce stiffness and improve focus during work hours (there are tonnes of free videos on YouTube).





• For an extra boost, make time for movement breaks while you work. Even five minutes of light stretching, walking or standing can make a big difference.

4. Natural Oxygen = Natural Energy

Consider adding a natural energy booster to your day. Kick your coffee habit in favour of supplemental oxygen and ditch the jitters while feeling revitalised and ready for whatever the day throws your way.

When you’re tired, stressed or working indoors for long periods, your oxygen intake can drop dramatically, leaving you feeling foggy, grouchy and drained. Oxygen therapy, (like our pure oxygen cans), offers a fast, natural way to re-energise.

A few breaths of supplemental oxygen will:

• Increase alertness and concentration





• Reduce fatigue and sluggishness





• Help your body recover from stress or exercise

Our ClearO2 15l Oxygen Can With Inhaler Cap is portable, easy to use, and provides a safe and natural lift when you need it most — whether you’re back at your desk or out and about.

5. Set Clear, Achievable Goals

Rather than diving headfirst into a mountain of seemingly insurmountable tasks once you’re back at your desk, take a moment and ease yourself in with a deep breath and a clear plan.

• Write down your top five priorities for the week — just five. Tick one off each day.





• Use a method like the Pomodoro Technique to stay focused in short bursts.





• Celebrate small wins. Momentum is key to building lasting motivation. Start now and you’ll be back on top of your game when September comes.

6. Be Kind To Yourself

Perhaps the most important step in resetting your energy? Giving yourself permission to take it slow. Transitioning from holiday mode to full productivity is a process, not the flip of a switch.

Don’t beat yourself up if you feel a bit out of sorts. With the right habits and a little patience, your natural energy will return and you’ll be ready to rock the rest of 2025.