BriNaturally

I am S oooooooo busy — like, really.💨 Some days it feels like all I do is clean, cook, keep up with schoolwork (yep, I’m a middle-aged woman back in college), take care of my spiritual needs, and oh yeah — I’m a wife too. Blah blah blah — the list just never ends. Sometimes I look up and realize I haven’t carved out a single moment for myself. And the truth is, if you don’t make time for yourself, it won’t happen on its own. After nine years of being a mom, going through postpartum, being a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom (one of mine is in school now), I’ve learned something the hard way: If you neglect yourself long enough, one day you’ll look in the mirror and barely  recognize the  person staring back. When you don’t pour into yourself — even just a little each day — it shows.It shows in your face, your attitude, your weight, your style, your hair, and even your nails.💅 I know you’re tired. I am too.But that’s exactly why I created B.R.I. Naturally . I created...

  Why This Balance Matters "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." This powerful quote hits differently now that I’m living a life full of new commitments. I’m a mom, a college student studying cybersecurity, and I’ve recently returned to my passion for blogging and sharing wellness through skincare. Most days, I’m still figuring it out. Back when I was only homeschooling my daughter, I had a lot more flexibility to get everything done. I thought I could keep that same pace while taking on business and school, but I quickly realized I couldn’t. That’s why planning, having systems, and leaning into grit have become non-negotiable. Thankfully, I have a mentor early in my tech journey who had me write out my daily activities in 30-minute increments for the week. It opened my eyes to how much time I was wasting on mindless tasks that didn’t move me forward. I started creating routines that actually helped me grow. The goal of this blog is to help you find your version of balanc...