reading 3 books + a barnes and noble trip 🧦🧸☕️ WEEKLY VLOG

[@oliviareadsalatte]

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[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

“I’m going to spiral into this book instead of my head” is SO RELATABLE 🥹😂

[@jessicajacobson2337]

Girl! I have severe medical anxiety. If I feel a weird pain within 2 minutes I have my self diagnosed with something horrible and my funeral planned. I 100% know where you are coming from. Thanks for being so open and vulnerable about stuff like that. It helps me feel like I’m not alone. My brain is my worst enemy.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Sending you comforting thoughts ✨ 🌌

[@oliviareadsalatte]

You’re definitely not alone on this corner of the internet 🫶🏻🩷

[@natfrog]

yes! then I go to the doctors and they say it’s no biggie and not to worry but I literally cannot sleep at night because I always think I’m about to get a heart attack, feeling myself for lumps, always looking out for new moles etc… good to know I’m not alone with this! sending love 🥰

[@EmJae]

I read this book called Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and they talk about that feeling that you were talking about. I don't think there's an actual name for it, but it basically means you/me/we have to close the stress cycle. Cause your body (like you were saying) doesn't know the stress is over, so you have to do something to let your body know you are safe. The advice in the book is to do some sort of movement: walk, lift weights, dance around the kitchen to Beyonce, etc. Doesn't matter what it is but movement is key. The book goes way more in depth into the science behind it, def recommend it if you are ever in a nonfiction mood.

[@marijkevandersype8869]

I just love your chats about anxiety in these vlogs. It helped me understand a lot about what my own anxiety is doing and makes me feel less alone. Thank you for talking about these things and making amazing vlogs!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you 🫶🏻🩷

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I always appreciate it when someone dnfs a book they aren't enjoying and tells us why! I hope you're feeling better!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@abbsamx]

your vlogs are so comforting and relatable and really help me get through my work days ♥️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@KLBarnesAuthor]

The “have a little snooze” floored me hahaha this is my life 💚

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hehehe 🤣

[@jacsYT]

about the candle warmer: a friend got one for her birthday earlier this month and used it right away and i can say the scented candle works just as well, maybe even better?? i got so jealous, i bought one for myself and asking for another one on my christmas wishlist 😅

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Oh dang okay! I’ll keep mine around then 🤣

[@gracie9658]

Ah, I just love your vlogs Olivia, such a comforting presence 💕 Medical anxiety is the worst type of anxiety. When my brain decides I'm going to kick the bucket because I noticed one small thing out of the ordinary, that's a distressing spiral to go down for sure. Thanks for talking about anxiety, we are not alone through it 🌿

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you so much 🫶🏻🩷

[@KayHern]

Favorite day of the week! Thank you for your content ♥️ we appreciate all the hard work that goes into weekly vlogs and everything else.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Awh thank you so much 🩷🫶🏻

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Perfectly stated ✨

[@RallyReviews]

lol love your personality. I also love you sharing about anxiety etc...cause its a real thing for so many of us.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you so much 🫶🏻🩷

[@ericamariejohnson1367]

I love naps. They are magical. ❤

[@erilyda]

I totally get the health anxiety. It is totally normal to have. It’s nice to hear other people talk about it. I have an autoimmune disease and every time I get a nose bleed I think it’s out of control even though it’s just the dry weather and it always happens in the winter lol

[@JennaKiely]

You’re the KZbinr I watch when I’m anxious ❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@ItsVidaK]

The best remedy for a dry throat and nose is a combination of steam inhalation and a humidifier. Inhale steam - literally boil water in a pan, maybe put a bit of rosemary or mint in there, or a tea, and then plonk your head over the pan with a towel over your head, like a little tent, and inhale the steam for 20 minutes), and then, about 20 min before you go to bed, put the humidifier on, and leave it a bit while you sleep. Most have timers. Some people use essential oils with both of these but I don't recomend that, it always irritates my skin and nose.

[@ItsVidaK]

This method saved me when I had covid - I coughed so much I threw up and couldn't sleep more than a couple of hours at a time for WEEKS. The above literally saved me and provided the only relief I felt in weeks.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you!!

[@sarahlopod]

omg girl i soo feel the medical anxiety. i made a notion page to track my symptoms because they have been ~weird~ recently so i need to have some kind of idea of what's going on by the time i get to the doctor. because of course my social anxiety fights my medical anxiety. i also have to add that i have a candle lamp and i loooooove it. i find it just as effective once it gets going and it helps me not worry about fire. because sometimes i go to fill my water bottle and my ADHD keeps me out of my office for an extra hour while my candle burns unattended.

[@Shelbsesthetics]

You’re vlogs are my go to when I need to hava emu anxiety calm down! Youre voice is super soothing! (Sorry if that sounds weird)

[@oliviareadsalatte]

no that's so sweet, not weird at all! 💛

[@leslief.7681]

Thanks for recommending None Shall Sleep. I got it as a E-book from the library and I am loving it, you were so right lol!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m so glad you’re liking it!!

[@LeoGirl80]

You need a candle warmer! You get all the smell without burning the wax down. They have some where you can adjust the heat and others are plug and go. They even make air freshener sized wax melters!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I have a few for my forvrmood candles because I want them to last forever, I just feel like the scent gets weak over time! Maybe I’m just imaging it tho tbh 🤔

[@LeoGirl80]

@@oliviareadsalatte I have noticed that some candles get weaker if you use them on the melter every day for long periods of time, but I’ve also had some candles that doesn’t happen with. I think it depends on the brand of candle.

[@Claudia-kz6eh]

Re the candle lamp, the melted wax will eventually lose its smell as the oils are released. We you notice you aren’t getting a smell anymore poor off the melted wax and the lamp will melt the next layer down which should through again!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Thank you, this makes so much sense!!

[@kathleenwhowell5731]

Love this vlog, you speak the truth when it comes to fear of doctors and what not. I always get a kick out of your cat she is so vocal . Mine is the same way always. Mine hates to be picked up and really hates the vets with a passion. Hope you get better tfs. Have a great holiday season. Keep up the great videos your one of me favorites

[@oliviareadsalatte]

She has lots to say 🐈🤣 and thank you!!

[@KMaeRader]

I watch you when I’m feeling anxious… so thanks for providing the vibes to calm my brain 💕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I'm so glad! 🫶🏻

[@Kittyzero13426]

Oh fun I have plans to read None Shall Sleep next year because it sounds The Naturals series. Yay, excited.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

It’s very much giving me that vibe for sure

[@Catmom726]

Girl I feel you on the anxiety and the struggle to get your body to chill out. Have you tried the butterfly hug method? There’s several videos on how to do it online but it can be really helpful in resetting your physical being. I do it a lot if I don’t have the energy to go workout and I’m feeling physically anxious but not emotionally.

[@tish_has_plans_to_read]

Hope you’re feeling better!! Yes, you do look cute in that beanie ❤ also, I know I’ve said it before but it warrants a repeat, you are amazing!! ❤❤❤

[@Kregan1225]

Best vlog ever! Can’t wait for my bright cellar box to come! Just ordered. Also, I struggle with bad health anxiety as well but I’m trying really hard to work on that. Your videos honestly help 😊.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Awh thank you! And I hope you enjoy 🍷 I’m so so glad they can help in anyway, that’s means so much for you to say that 🩷

[@sarahgreen5475]

Olivia the count down is on. How many working days left until Winter break? I have 6.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Three more!!!

[@sarahgreen5475]

@@oliviareadsalatte jealous! ☺️

[@tove_sofie2388]

❤❤too old to read bad books is the energy for 2024. Dnf the books that don't bring joy! Also, the strength to push through and go to the doctor in spite of the fear is amazing. I have some intense medical trauma and struggle with my appointments as well. BUT - I still go. ❤❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m proud of you for going anyways 🫶🏻🩷

[@tove_sofie2388]

@@oliviareadsalatte ❤Thank you❤

[@stepha7822]

Loving these long vlogs!!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

So glad! 🫶🏻💛

[@kellyreadingbooks]

If you put your avocados in the fridge as soon as they get ripe/squishy they will stay at that ripeness for a few days!

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Loved!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🫶🏻💛

[@katiekaboom7747]

You "shaking it out" was very inflatable tube man. 🤣 Thanks for that!

[@BaninAlmadan-vf4fg]

Is wine enjoyable with reading?

[@tanyaembly7630]

My dad takes the chickpeas and lays them on a baking sheet and seasons them up and bakes them for some crispness. I love when he brings me a container.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

So good!!

[@daniellai4403]

I watch your videos to calm my anxiety. Sometimes life makes my brain goblins go and I watch your videos and they go away for a little. I always love to see Jake and Ginger. They are the cutest! I hope you feel better ❤ I am still reading Daisy Darker. With the semester being over I’ll have time to read. Anyone have any suggestions with books I should definitely read over break?

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Awh thank you so much 🩷 I’m so glad we can accompany you and help 🐈🐕 I definitely recommend The Jasad Heir if you ever get in a fantasy mood!

[@preciousgahan]

Dude the crouching part with the goodnight harry sweater, killed me! Thank you hahaha!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hehe 🤣

[@shelbyoutler5185]

The cup you have your iced coffee in where did u get it? I love your videos you are and inspiration ❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Which one?

[@annmariesloan8406]

Miss Vicki's has a mustard chips. As well as a few other flavors I love❤❤❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

we'll have to check them out!

[@readbycoco]

I totally understand the health anxiety... And I'm a nurse. I should know better 😅

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Tbh I feel like that makes it both better and worse because you know what’s out there but like….. you also KNOW what’s out there 👀🫣

[@readbycoco]

@@oliviareadsalatte this is accurate 😅 AND I'm around contagious people like every day... Not good.

[@VanessaButtino]

The instrumental music is back, yay!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m loving the classical, but mainly jazz right now ☺️

[@ReaderandWriter.]

The anticipation for anything, kills me. I have time to come up with reasons it'll turn out badly or it could be something I'm not even thinking about. Like I would have the rarest of the rare illness and it'll be just my luck. I gets you.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Yep, I cannot handle having all that time to think!

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

I have been forcing myself to stop and dnf now. It always used to be but what if it picks up what if I love it? Nope not now just dnf... Also I love seeing my(I've claimed her) ginger!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Ginger says hi 🐈 🩷

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog. When it comes to doctors appointments even once a year I get very anxious as well. ⛄🧑‍🎄🌨️🎁🎄📚☕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you 🫶🏻💛

[@jadathebookqueen]

My left arm hurts everytime I get really anxious or have panic attacks.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

That’s no good, I’m sorry 😔

[@Sarasstorytime22]

I have a very hard time dnf-ing. I feel like it's such a waste of my time that I already spent reading, instead of thinking it's a waste of my time to finish. Lol

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I get that, but I definitely think it’s more a waste to read one I don’t like 🫣

[@RainlionReads]

I was so casual about my chest pain for years until one night I was like crying in bed and googled it because I hadn't died yet so obviously it wasn't a heart attack. Turns out I had heartburn and never knew because my MOM described heartburn as 'a column of fire in my throat' which is not my experience. Bought tums, problem solved😅

[@oliviareadsalatte]

It’s odd how easily some symptoms can be explained!

[@Tarasreadingnook]

I don't push though or hate read a book I just.DNF

[@oliviareadsalatte]

As we should 🙌🏼

[@ivybookout]

DNF or die idgaf anymore lol. I used to STRUGGLE to dnf but not nomore lol

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Respect 🙌

[@ReadingNymph]

DNFing is always a good idea, if you aren't enjoying it then no point trying to keep pushing through. Can always come back to it later if you want 😊

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I so agree!!

[@marilyndarlin6014]

You can put your avocados in the icebox to slow them down, and they last longer. Hopefully it helps.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

That’s so helpful! Thank you!

[@MrRorosuri]

Dnf hive 🎉🎉

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hell yes 🙌🏼

[@ivybookout]

Clickity CLICK time to FaceTime with bestie while I work on what is my Friday this week

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hahahaha happy Friday!!!

[@everythingsophiereads]

I call that feeling an “anxiety hangover” 😂 like the tidal wave has passed over you but you’re still left with the flooding for a lil bit? Does that make sense? 😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

That’s a good name for it!!

[@jinawickedwoman4223]

I will DNF a book if I am not enjoying the book. However, if I am close to finishing it I will finish it. My review will reflect accordingly.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

If I’m super close I will too, but if I’m not even half way through it’ll be a DNF 🤣

[@jinawickedwoman4223]

@oliviareadsalatte totally agree. Life is too short, and I am not patient enough to see if it gets better.

[@amiraalickovic980]

💕💕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷

[@cuppa.books.]

💜📚🐶🐈🐢

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷🩷

[@The7cristina]

nice Ginger

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🐈

[@angelaholmes8888]

It's totally okay to dnf a book im more comfortable doing that because i hate wasting time

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Yes! Especially when that time can be spent on books you’ll actually enjoy

[@BaninAlmadan-vf4fg]

Since you love to read, what non-fiction novels do you like? Do you only live with pets? Do you have any friends?

[@BookedIn1982]

What is the IG account that guesses the book boxes? Does anyone know? Thank you

[@oliviareadsalatte]

The autumnbookreads on IG!

[@jaycat3807]

To me that after anxiety feeling is like when you're cooking a big meal, and you have to take a hot pan off the stove but you have nowhere to put it and your just like.......wtf am i supposed to do with this??

[@oliviareadsalatte]

That’s a good metaphor too!!

[@JulEnglefaris]

😂 accurate

[@Tinirita]

💛

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷

[@MrRorosuri]

❤❤❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷🩷

[@jessr316]

🐈🐢🐕

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷🩷

[@Julie_ao]

😍❤️❤️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷

[@kyoyuki17]

I feel like the selections Fairyloot puts out are not that good. Like, I feel like there is no verity in their picks for the price.😢

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I wish they would do more kinds of fantasy tbh

[@eprohoda]

How are things?,Yeah,how beautiful upload- take care.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷🩷

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Love your vlogs ❤ I love that bread too. Please give a belly rub to Jake, from his #1 fan Lynn. 🎄 🦌 ✨

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🐕 🫶🏻🩷

[@asemkinchen5572]

Mind exercise…💪🏿🥷🏻👀

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🩷

[@neese96ify]

humidifier girl. lifesaving. but just a small desktop one or it'll be like the rainforest. 😴🤧🍊🍋☕💊☣

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I want one but I have so many books near my bed 😭