Research suggests that even mild dehydration can affect concentration, alertness and mood. Before reaching for another coffee, drink a glass of water and prepare a pot of loose leaf herbal tea.

While your tea is infusing, resist the urge to check your emails or scroll your phone. Instead, use those few minutes to focus on something completely different. Stretch, do a few squats, water the plants, tidy your desk or enjoy a brief chat with a colleague or neighbour. Giving your mind a chance to switch away from the task in hand can help reduce mental fatigue before you settle down to enjoy your tea.

Spending time away from your usual surroundings, particularly in natural environments, can help restore attention after prolonged periods of concentration. Once your tea is ready, take it somewhere different if you can. Whether it's the garden, by an open window, or simply away from your usual workspace, see if you can enjoy your tea mindfully before returning to your day with a renewed sense of perspective.

Use these botanical bars and butters to turn your shower into a sensory experience that will revive you. If time allows, a cooler or cold shower can help you to shake off mental fog. Even 15 seconds of cold water at the end of your usual shower can leave you feeling more clear-headed and alert. 

Whether you've stepped outside, taken a shower or simply paused at your desk, this is the moment to layer in scent. Our sense of smell is closely linked to emotion and memory - pairing a botanical fragrance with your Refresh ritual creates a familiar cue that signals it's time to refocus and begin again.

Spritz your face, mist your workspace, apply a roll-on, or diffuse an essential oil blend.

For an extra-refreshing boost, keep your Aloe Vera & Seaweed Gel, Speedwell Ageless Eye Gel and facial spritz in the fridge before applying to your skin. Tap the eye gel gently around the orbital bone to depuff and brighten, then smooth the aloe gel over your face and neck to soothe and hydrate and finish with a refreshing facial spritz.

After a restorative break, it's easy to feel tempted to tackle everything at once. Instead, choose one task to focus on first. Studies suggest that concentrating on a single priority, rather than constantly switching between tasks, can reduce cognitive overload and help you maintain your focus. Once you've completed it, move on to the next.