Things right now are pretty rough, and I can't imagine starting grad school in this atmosphere. Whether you are just beginning or are already in the throes of getting an advanced degree, we all really need community right now. My first suggestion is to be honest about your needs--it's okay if you don't want to… Continue reading How do you make friends while taking online classes?
I think that this is a really common feeling because there always seems to be more work to do, which means that there never seems like a good time to stop and take a break. My first thought is that the work is going to be there when I get back, so I'm not missing out… Continue reading How do you take a break from your work without feeling guilty?
Q: If there are so many potential drawbacks, especially in terms of mental health, why do people still pursue a PhD? A: I would start by saying that any job, not just the PhD, has the potential to have a negative mental health impact. A toxic environment can exist anywhere--I know from experience. Secondly, I… Continue reading Is a PhD worth the stress?
Q: I'm social distancing in a really rural area with super limited internet. What alternatives do you have for maintaining my home yoga and meditation practice? A: Yoga books often provide sample routines/sequences as well as guidelines on how to create your own. If you find that there's any way to travel somewhere and get connected,… Continue reading Wellness with Limited Internet Access
Grand total: $36.38 You might notice that my total this month is about a third of what it usually is. That’s because my goal right now is to use up whatever food I have since I’m leaving for fieldwork later this month (insert ugly tears). I have a bunch of random things left like tuna,… Continue reading Grocery Haul: March 2019
On Thursday, February 21st, 2019 I passed my qualifying exam with distinction!
My undergrad bestie, Krystal, is an amazing cook and blogger at DC Brown Sugar Bakery. She has agreed to curate a few quick, healthy and student-friendly recipes to "fit" (pun intended) the Academic Muscle audience. Enjoy! It’s halfway through February 2019, which means that by now, resolutions made a month ago unfortunately might be broken… Continue reading A.M. Recipe: Cabbage Kielbasa Soup
I have exactly 19 days before I sit for my exam and 7 days until I'm supposed to turn in my finished bibliographies. I definitely feel like I'm losing steam. I've been preparing for the last three months, and quite frankly, I'm just tired. In part, maybe I'm starting to feel this way because I… Continue reading Marathon Mindset
It’s officially 32 days until my qualifying exam, and this has been a week of completely eating my feelings. It’s not that I’m feeling particularly sweet, rather salty. The fact is that when I’m stressed, I crave carbs and especially sugary baked goods. I wouldn’t call myself an emotional eater, but I don’t believe in… Continue reading A des(s)erted library
Grand Total: $80.77 Quite honestly, with finals, grading and vacation, my grocery shopping got all out of wack. I did a lot of eating out, snacking, making multiple random trips to the grocery story but not coming out with anything I could turn into a meal etc...... Somehow, I managed to make it to Winter… Continue reading Grocery Haul: January 2019
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