reflecting on 2022 & my BIG goals for 2023

[@chandlerainsley]

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[@Chelsea2023K]

My reading goal is to read more intentionally and feel more accomplished. Even if a book is three stars I want to feel content with the fact that it was something I wanted to read and still have a good time. Just to read books I'm excited about.

[@romancereaderlisa]

I actually lowered my reading goal number because last year I felt so much (internal) pressure to be staying on pace with my reading goal that I shied away from reading longer or more intimidating books because I knew they would be more of a time investment. This year I want to focus more on reading what I want and feeling less pressure to just read MORE.

[@kaitlinjoy8855]

My goal for 2023 is to read 365 books. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and it feels like I’m at a place in my life where I am only going to get busier over the next few years, so it really feels like now’s the time! Hand in hand with that goal, I also want to have diversity in the length and genre of books I’m reading (e.g. poetry collections, novellas, longer fantasy, mid-length romance and mystery/thrillers, etc.) and I want to be less afraid to dnf (I think I dnf’ed 1 book in 2022?) And I’m not a KZbinr, but I do kind of want to film clips throughout the year and make a video to document my journey. Even if I don’t end up hitting the goal, I think it would be fun to look back on!

[@oksnariel]

i listened to this while i folded my laundry!! haha I love these goals, especially to have 50 5 star reads. I also want to start hardcore DNFing some books. When i have my yearly wrap up with my bookclub for 2023, i wanna be able to say that i had no most hated books of the year!

[@graceadams554]

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[@charlottewells]

I kind of just like listening to your voice, so I’ll watch anything you post😅 My favourites are your wrap up videos

[@eddiep1777]

Please keep doing crumbl reviews! Even in insta stories if you don't want to do vlogs anymore

[@chandlerainsley]

they will be on patreon :)

[@jewelsbyjuless]

As a loyal viewer, I really really appreciate how professional and transparent you are about KZbin. The fact that one of your goals is to upload on scheduled cadence is why you’re one of the best!

[@chandlerainsley]

thanks so much!

[@juliep971]

Video idea- could you do a series where you talk about your favorite audible narrators? I always look for books read by my favorite, Andi Arndt, but it would be fun to see what narrators you like and it helps to discover new authors.

[@chandlerainsley]

i'll be honest i don't have big narrator preferences! i like julia whelan but there aren't many narrators i dislike so not sure how helpful that vid would be from me

[@jessicar2609]

My goal this year is to listen to more audio books and read all the books I've had in my tbr for over a year.

[@justmartine]

One of my content goals this year is to try out regular weekly reading vlogs. I would occasionally film regular weekly reading vlogs, but I usually only filmed a week of reading for documenting different readathons. I'm hoping this will help me talk about books I would otherwise not discuss on my channel (I tried just filming recent reads videos last year for those and hated that because I am not a sit down video girlie for my own content). I'm going to try not to judge them too harshly at first, knowing I'll get better at crafting a narrative for the week as I go. I'm also hosting my first ever readathon this year in February! It's Heartstopper themed and I'm so excited. Here's to a great year!

[@chandlerainsley]

ahh all of that sounds like so much fun! best of luck this year

[@hyacinthusbloom]

I mostly stay tuned for your romance listings, reading vlogs and dbbc, but I really love this reflection video. Not a youtuber, but I found this to be an unexpectedly comforting reminder to recentre my priorities as well. Wishing you a lovely reading and mental health year in 2023 💞💞

[@chandlerainsley]

thanks so much! hope 2023 is kind to you

[@isbaileyreading]

I really loved your content in 2022 and don't necessarily need to gain something other than entertainment from every video! I think these are great goals and I hope you have the best year yet!

[@nidhireddyreads]

so excited for 2023 chan!!!!! cant wait for more content ❤️

[@elizabethgordon1515]

It's sounds like you want more positive wholesome content when it comes to your reading and I applaud that!!! So glad to see that you know what your vibe for this year is.

[@dearcali]

Yay!! So excited that you will be doing Nano. Hope to hear more about your writing. Cheers to a great year ahead, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed!

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

My 2023 goals are largely just.. to try and get my house organized, AND to just actually start finally having fun seriously reading[ and writing & listening to music ] more regularly / consistently again too (hopefully) because I really don't feel like myself when I'm not reading/writing[ & listening to music] !! I've turned the idea of becoming a content creator around in my head over and over, on and off, for a long time over the years now. Originally, I used to think I wanted to try blogging / book-reviewing; but eventually that evolved into possibly KZbin-ing instead. But I think that is something I would personally only ever try to tackle /AFTER / IF I can ever successfully feel like I have at least remotely gotten my life a little bit more together, this year. 😅😅🙃😁 Ssooo..... wish me luck, I guess! But I would definitely only be thinking about what I personally felt like making videos about, like..just for myself...just to get things out there/outta my head or whatever, not at all about what other people might like to see, really; so, I would honestly be very surprised if it ended up that anyone ever actually watched my channel. Especially because it would probably be extremely mixed content, maybe, rather than focusing just on one them(i.e. = books, or such); since I also feel very strongly that I don't want to start separate channels for separate interests, and the like. But I'd make it public, because I am basically not ashamed of myself, and who knows..if it ever did somehow end up being at all useful or making even just one person other than myself smile or something even if it wasn't until 50 years after I died or something then I think that could be a happy bonus on top; but no biggy, too, if it never happens.. because...I'm just . .a person, and everything I would want to do with my channel is basically complete opposite of everything people always say is key to success as a KZbinr. (Like not even wanting to make it big, just wanting to give myself an outlet kind of, yet also just I guess leaving that door open maybe to the possibility that I could perhaps also find/be-found-by/ some random people who have common interests to me to share it with or something..buut, whatever happens, happens; and whatever doesn't, doesn't. I dunno!) 🤣

[@laurastobbe9331]

use storygraph to track your reading! It gives you charts about it and you can upload your goodreads into storygraph so you could just do it at the end of the year then show us the graphs!

[@chandlerainsley]

i don't love their interface! glad it exists for others tho

[@OnefortheBooks]

I love your content so much, even though I am not a romance reader. I'm sorry you had a rough 2022, I hope this year is better for you!!

[@megansmith1451]

Could we possibly get some Nano writing vlogs in November? I love watching those types of videos and I think it could be interesting to watch your experience throughout the month!

[@chandlerainsley]

i probably won't share anything about my writing. it's something i want to keep for myself since i share quite a bit online :)

[@megansmith1451]

That is 100% fair! I am excited for you to have that time to create in peace. You deserve that ❤️

[@imanethefairy]

You can upload a ten hour white noises video and it would still have value to me. Keep doing what you enjoy, we're in for the ride🥰

[@alidathebooks806]

I love watching your channel. I'm a small booktuber and I too must say 2022 was a rough year emotionally. I like that you talked about comparing yourself and your channel to others. That was a huge problem for me last year as well. 🙃

[@melissa_paris]

NANOWRIMO! yay! Join in the insanity :) I watch your videos regularly, but I'm a horrible commenter. Excited to see what the new year brings!

[@Katelynwouldratherbereading]

I love reflective videos like this! Sounds like some great goals for 2023 ✨ My 3 main reading goals are to get through at least half of my physical TBR, finally read all the chunky books I’ve been putting off, and to focus on quality over quantity.

[@mm5xo]

i love how transparent you are about your goals and thoughts for your content! my goal for 2023 is to read more out of my comfort zone and just enjoy what i read. i'm going to dnf more books, im trying to do quality over quantity this year.

[@julibaro575]

I hope you have an amazing reading year! I also want to have fun with my reading this year, so my goals are to read more from authors I loved in 2022, to complete some series that have me hooked, and to read more about feminist theory (a very nerdy goal, I know hahahah).

[@michelacarletti3671]

Just wanted to tell you that I absolutely loved your videos in 2022 and your channel in general 👏🏻

[@BooksandLala]

♥️♥️♥️

[@juliep971]

I took inspiration from you to finish all my physical books and audiobook I bought that haven’t listened to yet. I pre purchased my 24 audible credits and that is all the new I am allowing this year. I also moved and joined a much better and ridiculously funded local library and am excited to use it.

[@AliDoisRead]

2023 is gonna be your year ✨[speaking from someone who has no idea if that's true but hopes it is anyway lol]

[@hannahollihan]

Good luck on your goals and reading year! You can do it! I love all your videos, so post as much or as little and whatever quality you want!!! I truly hope you get that November break!

[@emikathearchitect527]

I really want to read 100 books for the first time and read most of my TBR!

[@meganmclelland4860]

I was hoping you’d mention plan with Chan! How are you feeling about it for the year?

[@chandlerainsley]

it's something i hope to work on through the year but i don't have any concrete plans for it

[@emie4050]

i'm so happy seeing how excited you are for 2023, it's definitely lovely to see! my main reading goal is simply to read the books i want to read, and not try to fit in a box or read books i feel like i have to read - being more intentional in how i pick books!

[@muttmania]

my reading goal this year is to learn how to DNF books. typically, I will push through a bad book even if I'm not enjoying the experience. purely for the sake of completion. I feel so strongly compelled to finish something once I've started it - it's an issue. I need to value my time more by putting down books that I dislike. nobody has time to read a bad book!

[@sarahlanger2605]

I already started last year, but I want to focus on the physical books I own. Ideally I would read it all, but I'm content to dnf a lot, I just don't want to have so much bagage on my shelf.

[@CandiBookishHobbit]

You have inspired me to clean up my bookshelves

[@gnomie3908]

Honestly I've always really appreciated the creativity of your content. It's from your tour content that you take YT seriously. Also I appreciated the Jane Austen video 😅 let me know she's not for me

[@livslibrary]

I love these goals! ♥️

[@bibiguluspanova3229]

I love your reading vlogs and lists. But I feel it might be easier for you if you post more recommendations videos. And i need more recommendations. There are only 2 books in my tbr.

[@mcks_readingnook]

So excited to watch you and your channel grow this year! 🎉💕

[@aniakotynska4868]

I was waiting for this one! ✨❤️

[@HarvestLockwood]

"I think I'm gonna try to read 300 books this years." Me: u wot m8

[@jessicastamper4312]

I plan to read 25 books this year. I am new at this so I am starting small. If I read more that's great. I want to read one non fiction book a month. How do you find the time to read so many books?

[@Ektambo]

My goal this year is to stop letting bad books bully me aka DNF books I’m not enjoying 🤣

[@SophieCountsClouds]

NaNoWriMo is SO much fun!

[@exploringmegan]

My only channel goal is to post 50 videos this year.

[@chandlerainsley]

oo i love that goal!

[@exploringmegan]

@@chandlerainsley Aww thank you 🥰 It felt doable and within my control. I've already got 3 videos posted, so I'm well on my way!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

50 five star reads would make me so happy. I think I have like 10 last year 🥲