Category: Women’s Studies

I’m Quitting Coffee, For the Reasons No One Told You About (Part 1)

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 thereallifeveganwife2 Comments

So, here’s the thing. I’ve been drinking coffee since I was about fifteen years old. Back then, going to the coffee shop was a social event and the drinks were in blended form, covered in whipped cream and chocolate syrup, but they were still coffee. Today, seventeen years later, I drink coffee as I write… Continue reading I’m Quitting Coffee, For the Reasons No One Told You About (Part 1)

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Monthly Resource Collection: April 2021

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

I haven’t felt creative lately. I’ve had little motivation to write or explore new topics, and my attention span seems to have shrunk substantially. January and February I felt like myself. March and April have been harder to navigate. Creativity and my desire to learn ebb and flow, and I’m trying to remember that. Every… Continue reading Monthly Resource Collection: April 2021

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Monthly Resource Collection: February 2021

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

Books: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski, PHD, Amelia Nagoski, DMA Burnout takes a deep dive into the psychology and societal structures that lead to the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that keep women from living their most fulfilling lives, while offering practical solutions to break the cycle. Emily and Amelia… Continue reading Monthly Resource Collection: February 2021