Energy is everything. It fuels our lives helping us stay focused, productive, and resilient. But for many, low energy feels like the default, leaving us struggling to keep up with daily demands. This challenge hits midlife women especially hard, as hormonal shifts, work and family pressures, and increasing responsibilities take their toll.

Think of your mind and body like a car. To run efficiently, it needs the right fuel, electrical circuity, routine maintenance and upgrades, and proper care. Putting the wrong fuel in or neglecting the engine or GPS upgrades leads to sputtering, breakdowns, going off course and less fuel efficency. In this article, we’ll explore how to fuel your energy better, understand what fries it, and provide some easy fixes to reclaim your vitality.

I’ve always been a person that burns the candle at both ends. When I was in my 20’s I thought nothing of spending a full day at uni, going to my part time job in hospitality in the evening, then going out for a bit of dancing and socialising after work, only to do it all again the next day. Even when I wasn’t studying, I would often hold down a full-time office job during the day and work 4 – 5 shifts a week as a bar tender and waitress. I had boundless energy and there was not a hint of what would become a major turning point in my life.