Woman & Home (UK)

NOW ADD UP YOUR SCORE

-

1 A5, B10, C15 2 A15 B5, C10 3 A10, B5, C15 4 A5, B10, C15 5 A5, B15, C10 6 A15, B10, C5 7 A5, B15, C10 8 A5, B10, C15 9 A10, B5, C15 10 A15, B5, C10

HOW DID YOU DO? ✢ 120-150: YOU NEED TO AVOID BURNOUT

You have endless energy and enjoy exercising, are passionate about a healthy diet and like to hit your daily goals – this often means you cram too much in. ‘High-energy individual­s tend to have a short attention span,’ says personal trainer Faya Nilsson. If you’re constantly on the go, you may find lack of preparatio­n time is your biggest issue, adds life coach Carole Ann Rice. Try to establish a fixed schedule, and stick to it so that you don’t crash and burn.

✢ 85-115: YOU NEED SUSTAINED ENERGY

On a typical day, you have highs and lows influenced by exercise and your diet. ‘Many people have a limited awareness of the foods they should be consuming to regulate mood and energy,’ says nutritioni­st Dr Sarah Schenker. Avoid using quick fixes for energy dips, such as fizzy drinks or a handful of festive chocolates, as these can lead to imbalances. ‘Hikes or power walks best complement your energy levels – a medium-intensity approach over a medium span of time,’ adds Faya.

✢ 50-80: YOU NEED CALMING ENERGY

Despite your best intentions to step back from the stresses of daily life, you struggle to unwind – even more so at the moment. ‘The pressures of trying to stay on top are a central part of your personalit­y, but this can blur the line between work and home,’ says Carole Ann. Try yoga, meditation and Pilates, and give yourself an hour before bedtime to de-stress. Do things that you find relaxing, whether that’s a warm bath, reading or listening to music. Write down any worries or to-dos in a notepad.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom