reading less made me happier

[@sunshine_6432]

This was so relatable. There was a time I was very much obsessive about books and I would do nothing but read. And let me tell you it's not healthy physically or mentally. I often get overwhelmed and try to do great at study also at the same time I want to read a lot of books, because I feel like I am getting left behind. But the thing is we often forget that We Are Only Human. We can't do all the things at the same time and be great at everything. But to live a healthy life we have to have priorities. things.

[@itsjoyandrea]

Yes yes yes! Spending too much time doing any hobby/habit/chore is never beneficial, it’s all about the balance. But finding balance with reading is so hard when you really love it. So for me clear boundaries are definitely needed. Thank you for sharing and listening ☺️💕

[@daughterofseven7252]

Thank you so much for sharing this video & for being so vulnerable with your experience. It is hard for me to even begin to comprehend the amount of books you read a month😂 when it can take me well over a year to just get through one, if at all.. Reading has always been a big challenge for me since childhood. It was always easier for me to listen to someone read for me/audiobooks, or even write myself which is something I am truly passionate about. That has been a barrier I've really wanted to break & pick up the practice of (reading) in order to quiet the mind(especially with all the outside noise, technology & distractions nowadays, and as someone who'd really love to write a book someday about her own spiritual journey, evolution & teachings) So in that way I find you truly inspiring! But I can also see how reading can become all consuming & another means to escape reality🌌 How easily a habit, or something we love.. No matter how healthy & with great intention behind it can become toxic/addictive to some extent & pressure us within a community. (even regarding exercise & food, consuming spiritual content/self help/any content) Especially if we have not taken the time to integrate & ground the knowledge. It is all about finding that balance & awareness Returning back to center & fine tuning it from time to time You seem to be right on track with that balance📚🌸 Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, experience & wisdom And most of all thank you for sharing your heart and for allowing us into your world Your voice & content is truly beautiful & comforting to the soul🌟 I hope you know you are a healer 🌻🧚🏼‍♀️📖🎠🦋

[@itsjoyandrea]

Nothing could describe how happy and grateful I am for you listening, seeing me and sharing your experience! 🦋 You have such a beautiful way with words, if you ever write the book, let me know!! Indeed reading can be a great tool to slow down in our busy world. And it should never be about the number of books one reads but how and why we read, what we learn and receive. It was a joy reading your words, and am beyond grateful! 💕

[@erilonearth]

one of my favorite videos i've watched this year with a message i resonate with so deeply. i reached my personal reading goal but felt this voice in the back of my head pressuring me to reach it faster than i did. i enjoyed reading when honoring my energy and really taking things slow.

[@erinelio_writes]

I related to so many things you said in this video and that quote at the end was simply perfect. thank you for sharing

[@itsjoyandrea]

Thank you for listening, I am so glad that the message is being received 💕☺️

[@phoebewhitaker4036]

I’ve been a book lover and book reader since the moment I first learned to read! But booktube has a way (sometimes) of sucking all the joy out of reading. There were points where I was reading seven or eight books a month and one year I read over 100 books total. But looking back on these years, there’s only a handful of books that I remember or that have enhanced my life by having known them. My collection of read books that I keep is quite small. I definitely want to embrace reading fewer books and doing it more slowly. I’d rather read one really great book a month than six that won’t matter to me once I’m through!

[@itsjoyandrea]

I can't agree more with you! I also want to prioritize reading less, but books that are really enjoyable or make an impact. Thank you for sharing this ☺

[@rosegreensummer]

the key to good booktube is being very, very selective in your subscriptions! :)

[@itsjoyandrea]

100%! 🥰

[@glacyneyla-lifestyle]

Dieser Momment, wenn einem nach 2 ganzen Videos auf Englisch auffällt, dass Yona auf Deutsch ist... 😂

[@itsjoyandrea]

Haha erwischt!! 😁

[@rosegreensummer]

i try to explain to the fitness people that my problem is r eading, i read so much i don't have time to exercise, which i need to do to be healthy (not just normal healthy, i have joint problems etc) but they don't understand

[@itsjoyandrea]

Ohh i relate to this one. It's so tempting to stay in bed all cozy instead of exercising.

[@ShamimJahuri]

Woman of letter's.shamim zahurifrom bangladesh 🇧🇩 ♥ 👬🧚‍♀️🕊

[@endezeichengrimm]

Over consumption really is bad for us.

[@camelleonx]

I love that you’re encouraging people to read less and take time to distill the info to put them into action. Can’t count the number of self help books I read once and never touched again 🥲 and hell YES, mangas count as reading!!! Also a huge fan of Yona :)

[@itsjoyandrea]

Oh i have so many of them on my shelve too 😬 Yona is the best!! 💕

[@endezeichengrimm]

I'm coming for you in the comments! haha.

[@itsjoyandrea]

😪😆