You don’t need to Marie Kondo your whole house.
Just 5 minutes. One surface.
Visual clutter = mental clutter.
Even a quick reset creates room to breathe.
Let it make life easier; not busier.
Why it works: You’re less likely to skip meals or grab junk from the vending machine when options are prepped, handy, and visible.
Drinking 20 oz of water before 10 am can kickstart your energy, help with digestion, and even improve focus. It’s one of the easiest ways to take care of yourself before the chaos begins.
💡 Bonus Tip: Add lemon or electrolytes for extra benefits. I love mixing in my MAKE Hydrated and Fit peptides to really fuel my mornings!
Start the habit: Keep a water bottle by your bed or set a phone reminder. Simple tweaks = big wins.
📥 Grab the free Reset Guide with daily trackers and bonus tips to help build your hydration habit!
It doesn’t have to be a big reset time; even 1 to 2 minutes to check in with yourself is a huge advantage to your overall mindset.
Let’s be real: Teaching is exhausting. Working from home is exhausting. LIFE is exhausting.
But I’ve found a tiny 3-minute window of peace that helps me reset before or after the chaos. No fancy supplements (okay, maybe one), no long routines—just three simple steps.
Here’s my 3-minute reset routine to shift from "go-go-go" to "okay, I can do this."
I mix up my MAKE Hydrated or Fit + Hydrated peptide powder with cold water. It tastes amazing, helps fight fatigue and bloat, and gives my body a head start on hydration and recovery.
Bonus points: Use a fun cup, metal straw, or fancy ice to make it feel like a mini treat. Sometimes the vibe matters more than the function.
I flip my phone screen-side down, sit up straight, and breathe.
Inhale for 4 counts
Hold for 4 counts
Exhale for 4 counts
Repeat 5 times. It slows my heart rate and quiets my racing thoughts. I sometimes say this to myself:
“I can’t do it all, but I can do what matters most right now.”
On a sticky note, whiteboard, or Google Keep, I write down:
One must-do task
One feel-good task
One let-it-go task (yes, letting go is a task)
This keeps my day anchored. It doesn’t matter if I have 15 things on my to-do list—these three give me direction without overload.
This tiny reset doesn’t need a 5 am wakeup or a $200 yoga mat. It just brings me back to me.
Whether I’m walking back into my office or getting ready to crash after a long day, these 3 minutes make me feel grounded, calm, and (semi) in control again.
Small steps. Big difference.
When I was teaching full-time, I didn’t know what peptides were. I just knew I was tired — like, bone-deep tired. Every. Single. Day.
Back then, I thought exhaustion was just part of being a teacher. The stress, the bloating, the brain fog — I assumed it was normal.
Now that I’ve left the classroom and started focusing on my health, I’ve discovered something that would’ve changed everything: natural peptides.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — basically, tiny building blocks your body already uses to support things like:
Energy
Focus
Sleep
Digestion
Inflammation control
The peptides I use now (from MAKE Wellness) are all-natural, made from real ingredients, and come in powder packets I mix into water — kind of like a hydration drink, but way more targeted. Some of them also come in capsule form.
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar:
Wake up tired
Drink a huge coffee
Teach 5 hours straight
Hit a wall at 1:00
Reach for more caffeine
Crash by 5:00
Still can’t sleep
Coffee worked temporarily, but I was jittery, bloated, and totally drained by the time I got home. And I was still exhausted the next morning.
If I could go back and tell my teacher-self anything, it would be this:
“You’re not lazy. You’re not bad at routines. You’re not a bad teacher because you can’t get everything done in your school day. You’re just exhausted, and your body needs real support, not just more caffeine.”
These natural peptides have helped me feel more like myself again — not because they’re magic, but because they support the parts of me that were constantly running on fumes.
I’ve put together a quick guide that shares:
My exact peptide routine (when I take what, and why)
How I pair it with meal prep, walking, and hydration
Links to check out the science and ingredients behind MAKE Wellness peptides
📥 Want it? Grab it here.
Whether you’re in the classroom, at home writing curriculum, or just trying to feel better during the workday — you deserve support that works with your body.
I’m not anti-coffee (I mean, have you met me?);. I’m just pro-options.
And these peptides? They gave me mine back.
When you're tired, bloated, and running on fumes, the last thing you need is a planning system that overwhelms you even more.
Here are the tools and tricks that help me plan my days without burning out.
Perfection isn't the goal. Feeling supported is.
I used to write these color-coded, high-achieving schedules and then immediately feel like a failure when I couldn’t stick to them.
Now? I plan for real life. The kind where bloating, brain fog, and burnout are part of the equation.
Simple, customizable, and reusable. I plug in my tasks, meals, movement, and self-care in one place. It makes the week feel doable.
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Color-coded blocks help me visually separate work, home, and rest. I schedule breaks like appointments and set alerts to remind me to, you know… eat.
When I’m mentally tapped out, I let ChatGPT help me outline posts, meals, or write gentle to-do lists. The key? Don't copy it word for word; make it your own!
I sip MAKE Hydrated or Energized when I sit down to plan. It helps reduce brain fog, ease bloating, and boost clarity.
When I pair that with a small stretch or walk before planning, I feel more energized and clear-headed.
Instead of a full schedule, I list one thing per category:
Must-do
Move-your-body
Eat/fuel
Three things. That’s it. Everything else is a bonus.
And if you're dealing with a bloated belly or foggy brain? Try planning standing up, drinking water while you write, or even talking your plan out loud into a voice note.
Planning while exhausted doesn’t need to be pretty.
Use tools that simplify, not complicate. Let your plan reflect your real life, not your highlight reel.
And when all else fails? Drink water, write down three things, and let the rest go.
You’re doing better than you think.
