Allow me to introduce myself!

Hi! I am so glad you are here! My name is Marina, like a boat dock ;) I am also one very busy bee. I am a full-time student and a manager at my local Chick-fil-A, working roughly 30 hours a week on top of my 15 hours of class. It forced me to have really good time management skills to get everything done in my week. Though, when I was first starting out, it became increasingly difficult to find time for myself. I wasn't prioritizing my body or my mind hardly at all. I discovered that I had to be intentional with my time to do so. I had to be intentional about getting food, fitness, and self-care time. My goal with this blog is to share with you all about my wellness journey as a busy bee, providing advice and hacks for other little busy bees who need to start or improve their wellness journeys as well!

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moving mountains

Welcome back, friends! In May 2023, I rode the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, a bike ride that is roughly 50 miles long in Colorado from Durango to Silverton. It was one of the hardest and most rewarding things I have ever done. I defeated two mountain passes higher than 10,000 feet on this point-to-point ride, with more than 6,000 feet of vertical climb and two descents. I cried at the top of the last mountain pass and when I finished as well. Although, this means that during my sophomore year of college, I was working many hours a week and training for my race on top of my studies.This was half the battle of the whole thing. How did I find time to do it all? Well, I started with a planner. My time was budgeted in there perfectly. I made sure to get a planner that was weekly/daily so that I could have the time blocking feature for each day. I recommend you do the same. (Day Designer has great options) Each Sunday I filled in when I would be at work, school...

5 of my favorite toxin-free swaps

In our world today, we are surrounded by things that can poison us. I know that sounds dramatic but if you really look into it, you would be shocked at the things that we are putting in our bodies and environments. When we are prioritizing health, it means making active changes in all facets of life. It will take time but one swap at a time is progress nevertheless. Here are 5 swaps that I have made that I do believe have improved my quality of life. Household cleaning products: Have you ever looked at the ingredients on a regular household cleaning product like Windex? Talk about toxic chemicals! I recommend making your if you have the resources. If you can't, brands like Evergreen from Target are great options. Food storage containers: I know little plastic options are easy and cheap but that can expose your body to many microplastics over time. Investing in glass and stainless steel containers have been the right supplement for me. Also, they feel nicer to use...

5 Self-Care Practices you can do in Under 5 Minutes!

So the whole thing my blog is centered around is prioritizing wellness when your schedule is full and you don't think you have time for yourself. Well, these tips are for your busiest weeks. I know you can find five minutes in your day to do these. No matter how busy we are, most, if not all, of us waste time or at least settle down at some point in our day. Here are some ideas for when you literally only five minutes to think about and take care of yourself and your wellness. Deep Breathing Exercises: Pause and take 10 deep, slow breaths, inhaling through the nose for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling through the mouth for four. For me, this reduces stress, calms my mind and spiraling thoughts, and resets my nervous system in minutes. Stretching: Stand up, stretch your arms overhead, roll your shoulders, and stretch your neck gently from side to side. This relieves muscle tension, increases circulation, and boosts energy levels. Gratitude Practicing: Take a m...

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