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Barely into May and I've already completed my 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge of 60 books.
Well.
Considering that there was a time in college when I couldn't even bring myself to read 5 pages, I'd say this is pretty poggers.
I do feel a bit burnt out from reading and media consumption in general though. Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to slow down a bit. Although I've been reading more than I have in years, I've been enjoying the books less and less. Back when I had very limited time, it seemed that I would savor each book more (anything was better than studying, and any piece of literature was better than a textbook, after all). The goal is to get that feeling back, but it's easier said than done.
It's not like anyone's rushing me or forcing me to read. I could easily read 100+ books this year, something I don't think I've ever accomplished, even in elementary or middle school. I feel like I have lots of free time while I'm simultaneously running out of free time. Sounds paradoxical, but it's true. I'll never have enough time in the world to read all the books I want to read, to discover all the stories that will resonate with me. That's one of the reasons why I try to read as many books as possible in the shortest amount of time, which can inevitably lead to burnout.
Ugh. Why do I have to turn even my hobbies into a race for productivity.
Well.
Considering that there was a time in college when I couldn't even bring myself to read 5 pages, I'd say this is pretty poggers.
I do feel a bit burnt out from reading and media consumption in general though. Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to slow down a bit. Although I've been reading more than I have in years, I've been enjoying the books less and less. Back when I had very limited time, it seemed that I would savor each book more (anything was better than studying, and any piece of literature was better than a textbook, after all). The goal is to get that feeling back, but it's easier said than done.
It's not like anyone's rushing me or forcing me to read. I could easily read 100+ books this year, something I don't think I've ever accomplished, even in elementary or middle school. I feel like I have lots of free time while I'm simultaneously running out of free time. Sounds paradoxical, but it's true. I'll never have enough time in the world to read all the books I want to read, to discover all the stories that will resonate with me. That's one of the reasons why I try to read as many books as possible in the shortest amount of time, which can inevitably lead to burnout.
Ugh. Why do I have to turn even my hobbies into a race for productivity.
