Have you ever pressured yourself to read more?

@arturgajewskiphotog

Жыл бұрын

I first wanted to read faster. Now I don’t care anymore, I just enjoy the stories. If it takes long, it does then. Reading more? I read fiction only so no pressure to read more and more.

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

@@arturgajewskiphotog I felt like that for a while too. I just wanted to get through my books so I could read as many as possible, even fiction. But it defeats the point of enjoying reading.

I had to take a step back from all of my hobbies for a while because I was pushing myself to do more. I think I figured out that work has due dates and hobbies dont have to. I also came to realize I am a slow reader anyway, so doing more than two books a month is kind of unfeasible. This video is great, though, and definately helps recontextualize goal setting when it comes to reading or, really, any hobby.

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes I totally get that and what a great way to look at it. Hobbies don't have due dates ❤️. I'm so glad you liked it 🥹

Nope, I never beat myself up about anything; if I read, I read; if I don't, it doesn't bother me...I and I take time when I need to :) ...like today, I have not picked up a book or a craft, and I am just pottering around the house :) I stopped doing to-do lists years ago...Don't get me wrong, I still write things down that need to be done, but then I throw the list away,(delete it as I use my phone) it's just way for me to type or write it to memory.... a Great video as always, Gina :)

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I think what you do is something many people strive towards. Or would at least like to do. 💪

This is a great video. I have a lot of guilt around my hobbies because of the productivity = worthy mindset I have. This vid is a great reminder to let that go and to get back to embracing reading for the pleasure it brings me!

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm exactly the same, I still struggle with it honestly so this video is as much for me as it is for other people. So glad it helped even a little.

excellent video! thanks a lot!!

@GinaLuciaReads

3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thanks for this great video! 🙂 Love your cat friend haha For me it's a bit difficult of a story, but basically reading is the only thing that relaxes me and helps me get my energy back. With my autism this is very much needed. So I read a lot because of this, but that can take the joy out of it sometimes. So I have been trying not to feel guilty about not reading sometimes, when I actually probably should for my health. I'm also not going to do goals next year and just read when and what I want.

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

She's a sweetie, isn't she? I didn't set a goal this year for that very reason. I was curious to see if I'd read less because of it and although I feel like I've read less, I counted and I've read the same as last year. So the goal didn't really help me at all, it just added pressure. So that might work for you too!

@arobinreads

Жыл бұрын

@@GinaLuciaReads I did read more than last year, but don't feel like it was that fun.

Thank you for this - I regularly feel guilty for not doing things (because what you are saying applies to activities other than reading as well) off my to-do list - this helped me to reconsider my priorities.

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it absolutely applies to almost everything! I'm so thrilled it was helpful! 🥰

Wonderfull Content as always goodvibes also it is so true what u saying, yes, reading is a pleasure and free choice, when u picking up ur favorite book, and if u are doing out of guilt looses all the enjoyment, like so many other things💜

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much! And yes, it just becomes a chore, when it should be enjoyable. ❤️

I stopped feeling pressured to read when I stopped watching booktube. Now I read when I want to and what I want to. I can genuinely stop reading for months and not feel guilty. However, I can also read 12 books in a month if I feel like it

@GinaLuciaReads

Жыл бұрын

Wow, well then that's perfect proof that social media has a huge impact on our reading habits.