The other day I was active on my Instagram DM with a friend who declared January is just a trial run. The real year starts February because, let’s face it, we all got the holiday hangover.

I only got to do one day out of my five-day fitness routine…in the past two weeks. Email replies are still trickling in (apologies to those who are still at the bottom of my inbox), while I still reach for that extra serving of dinner out of habit from the feasts of Christmas past.

All is not lost though it is the second half of January. You can still have as many false starts as you need until you get your stride. Perhaps you just need that extra push.

thisworks Morning Expert Wake-Up Drops

You’ve heard of pillow sprays to call the zzz. So why can’t there be a counterpart for when you need to feel a little more alive? Ditch the horrible sound of your alarm clock with something both soothing and energizing. Put a drop or two to your diffuser of thisworks Morning Expert Wake-Up Drops or simply sniff it from the bottle to boost alertness. Its combination of peppermint oil, lavender oil, and rosemary oil reduces post-sleep fatigue. Available via SephoraPH.

The CORE Clinic IV Therapy Vitality Boost

I was one of those people who only thought IV drips are only for those admitted to the hospital. Not anymore! Since it’s a proven way to get that super shot of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, why not get it to pre-empt sickness? The CORE Clinic’s Intravenous Therapy takes only around 20 minutes and forces you get a time out as a potent blend of taurine, Vitamin C, glutathione among other health boosters is sent straight to your blood. You feel instantly refreshed and protected from anything life throws at you. The CORE Clinic is located at Suite 2315, Centuria Medical Makati, Century City, Kalayaan Ave., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City.

Fitbit Versa 2

Is 2020 finally the year you get into shape? Yes, it is. Commit to this with something significant that will serve also as a companion to the gym. The FitBit Versa 2 offers all the features (steps, calorie, and sleep monitor) which make FitBit one of the most beloved fitness trackers out there but with big pluses. You can control it via Amazon Alexa for quick replies, hook it up to your Spotify so you can have that power playlist while you’re exercising, and enhanced battery life so you can do the distance. Available at Digital Walker.