I've literally been binging you videos for the past 2 hours - and now this!! Thanks for always putting so much effort into what you do, it's amazing and very addictive to watch :DD
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
Aw this made me smile! Thank you so much for watching and being incredibly kind! ✨
@jasminesmith63612 жыл бұрын
Saaaaame lololol I keep watching booktubers read instead of actually reading 🤣😭
@adrienne40282 жыл бұрын
Great ideas to cure a slump. Another is to volunteer to read to children for story time at your local library. Children are so happy and enthusiastic and and make it a wonderful experience. I would love you to make more videos like this! 😀
@MartinDSmith2 жыл бұрын
Watching a documentary about an author or books in general can do the trick.
@benmartizz82382 жыл бұрын
Related to smelling books advice I also just open random books in my shelves! I just look at them and see the words, It doesn't really instantly help, but it surely comforting for me that I still adore books and literature even if its just the sight of it :DD
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
I love this!!! ✨
@bst.1502 Жыл бұрын
You're so soft spoken with your voice. It is so relaxing and really makes me wanna listen to what you have to say. ❤❤
2 жыл бұрын
I think talking about your favorite book makes you excited about reading other books so you can be more familiar with them and talk about them as well!
@thelestrangelair2 жыл бұрын
For me it's finding something to read that I am passionate bout rather than just feeling like I should want to read it...Sounds are no good. Listening to books also helps when too tired to read. But I feel you, writing drains one's brain, for me it's working on a better schedule and making me do it, whatever it is, if I want to or not. Bellatrix L
@nadeshkaholmes95112 жыл бұрын
The prove that I've been in a reading slump is the fact that I'm just watching this video now when I usually don't miss one of your videos 😭 I've been almost completely away from bookish content. The thing is, I'm in a book club and I read the books we choose to read there but I can't pick one for myself to read. I've been so busy and worried about a lot of things and when I'm at home I grab my phone and spend my evening like that. But I will try some of these advices because I truly miss the feeling of reading and the happiness that that gives me. Thank you as always and thanks to all that wonderful people that wrote those tips ❤
@r.22r Жыл бұрын
Honestly ,the most effective tip is to take a break. Reading is supposed to be a pleasure, but if its becoming tedious, then give yourself some time. The feeling passes in some days then youll pick up another book. Forcing ourselves when we dont want to read, can also make the slump much worse.
@queensb84782 жыл бұрын
Love this type of videos and your final reflections. It’s not so easy these days to just enjoy things with all the book social media community of people showing off their 200 reads a year. That’s not attainable for everyone even book lovers and that’s okay 🥰
@algorithmimplementer4152 жыл бұрын
Omg!! Are you my soul sister? We have so much in common. Russian literature love, reading taste, experience, reading slump at the same time - oh God!
@rujahpoetess9166 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is awesome to know the remedies for reading slump
@vaibhavih47052 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say you’ve been putting out such incredible content lately!!
@LXRS_ Жыл бұрын
I recently discovered this video, and with that your wonderful channel! Everything you said was beautifully put, and it has truly motivated me to not only pick up a book and read but rather also enjoy reading. It truly is a privilege that is meant to be enjoyed. Thank you for reminding me of that
@chelleandpoppy63792 жыл бұрын
Yay! My suggestion made it! The reading in nature suggestion is so good! I always read so much more in the summer because I can be outside (and probably because I'm not in school lol). I just finished a hundred page excerpt of On Revolution by Hannah Arendt for class and finally feel like I have the headspace to go back to the Dickens and Tolstoy I'm in the middle of!
@annemariegavlinski88342 жыл бұрын
Opened up Anna Karenina this morning. Notepad, highlighter and tabs at the ready!
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
That’s so exciting!!! Happy reading :)
@רוןגורליק-ה5ע2 жыл бұрын
Currently reading it! And I LOVE IT!
@marianaharrison63072 жыл бұрын
I try a lot of these different "medicines" when I'm on a reading slump! I re-read a favourite book or a children's book (Actually, a lot of my favourite books are children's books!), I watch reading vlogs and book reviews, or just try a shorter book or short stories and poems! All of these strategies work wonders with me!
@cmoberg20362 жыл бұрын
Try reading short stories or poems. When I've been through a slump and I have for a long time ....picking up something short and easy opens me up to reading again. Picking up a 300 page or more book even though it's something I know I will love just feels overwhelming sometimes.
@KieraMcShee6 ай бұрын
When I get into a slump I will re-read my favourite childhood book which is matilda not only is it an easy fast pace read it also reminds me how much I love reading and how amazing reading can be
@AndreaMigliorisi2 жыл бұрын
it's so refreshing to hear this level of passion for books and reading
@AdrianasWonderland Жыл бұрын
i am reading slump currently and this video was very helpful
@RRB992 жыл бұрын
It was nice to let Carolyn host the last few videos but I'm glad to see you back on your channel, Willow! Great video as always! This is very quickly becoming my favourite channel.
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
I love this hahahaha
@Angieluv952 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! So many great prescriptions 😄 it is so fun when followers get to help on videos .
@morganecachia65012 жыл бұрын
Williow’s the cutest ❤️❤️ another amazing video Carolyn, definitely would like other in this style where we can participate 🥰 have a beautiful day !
@4shanna2 жыл бұрын
Eeeeek my advice made the video!! ♥️ your videos keep me continually inspired to stay on my reading journey
@garyrobinson86652 жыл бұрын
I read 2 books at a time. I spend around an hour a day reading. I read a chapter of each book. I can't read for more than an hour a day. I'm reading a victorian book and a more slice of life modern book from the 1950s. I recommend reading more than one genre.
@denisefreitas67272 жыл бұрын
Loved the video and the prescriptions, but Willow stole the show! 💖🐶
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
I must agree! :)
@fridahultgren8865 Жыл бұрын
This is a bit like the extended version of what is already told in this video. I put in bookmarks in my book. Right now I have a library book I need to return in 8 days. The book is 360 pages. I put in bookmarks every 45 pages give or take with chapters and all. Then I feel like it's more manageable. And if I really like it I won't let the bookmarks stop me :)
@melufaryesmin94042 жыл бұрын
Heyyy omg It's gonna be so helpful I've been in a reading slump from the past 2 weeks
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
I hope this helps! :)
@rhodalapaz7002 жыл бұрын
This video is perfect! I'm currently in a reading slump and I feel so lost
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
Aww I’m sorry to hear that, but I hope this helps! :)
@rhodalapaz7002 жыл бұрын
OMG Im fangirling now!! Yes those tips will surely help me. In fact, I will be trying one of them now.
@silviafrassineti52142 жыл бұрын
Thank Dr Carolyne, your prescription worked perfectly for me. The great debate " Dickens against Tolstoy" cured my reading slump perfectly, I am now in the process to read all the Dickens novels. For Tolstoy, I will wait a little longer, but your enthusiasm is making me consider giving him another chance. Congratulation on all your work.
@brunamagalhaes32562 жыл бұрын
I usually re-read my favorite books
@רוןגורליק-ה5ע2 жыл бұрын
Hey I saw my name there!😂 This are all great advices Some of them I haven’t even thought about. Also you should do this kind of videos more✨
@jmsl9102 жыл бұрын
some gems here: ty YOU are a gem honestly, i thought you had a phD in english lit!!
@ReligionOfSacrifice2 жыл бұрын
When something huge goes down (death, divorce, suicide) your best bet for getting out of your reading slump or even your mind set is to think of topics you loved as a child and see movies about this topic until you find the one which might be a great book. As a kid, I loved vampires and so what got me out of an 8 year reading slump was "Let the Right One In" which is Swedish and so actually "Let Den Ratte, Komma In."
@escapedscienceexperiement98242 жыл бұрын
Let is låt which means more, "allow"! so technically the translated title is "allow the right one through" which doesnt really roll off the tongue ha 😀
@ReligionOfSacrifice2 жыл бұрын
@@escapedscienceexperiement9824, the exact translation would be "Let the Right, Come In" but it wasn't translated that way. Let and allow being similar.
@cried2mitski Жыл бұрын
i need my reading slump to stop slumping
@margueritemitchell18292 жыл бұрын
Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👍👋♥️🌃📖📚no slumps for me...read old favourites, listen to audiobooks, favourite narrator?? Draw everything
@emmaopaline2 жыл бұрын
I'm writing a novel too so sometime I analyse too much the book. And I try read my favorite mangas after that I feel less in book analysis mode. And I'll wait. Sometime I draw and I want to read a story that could correspond.
@freddiethompson582 жыл бұрын
a reading slump? It's like eating too much or the same food. Sooner or later one will get sick of it. You got to Stop and Smell the roses!
@fashionandbeauty072 жыл бұрын
I love this style of video! Maybe you could ask people their favorite book and then read the replies you get! 🙂♥️
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
I love that idea!!!
@Saladbar11202 жыл бұрын
“It’s a cool scene…Bring a book to sniff.”
@adelinapepene63142 жыл бұрын
you too girls are adorable, adore u
@jamesduggan72002 жыл бұрын
Thx, tho I think that sometimes I need a few days to process. Of course, usually I'm in the midst of an enormous project, so most of the time I just power thru the slump. However, balance in life is important and that can mean skating or going to the ballgame, or dare I say it? Just watch a movie on the tv.
@baxtermaxtor2 жыл бұрын
I almost responded to this on IG, going to say read summaries and spoilers especially by renowned teachers or authors to discover beneath the drudgery or...DNF it
@davidsigler96902 жыл бұрын
I cure my reading slump by doing some writing which implies research therefore I must read to do that research by reading.
@carbonc60652 жыл бұрын
My 2 cents: Rotate and move on to other cathartic modes of expression--A La, art, music, gardening, cooking, sports, etc... Circle back, AAaaaaand ... Read.
@creationspast.janebowell19032 жыл бұрын
Oh mine may have just started with a DNF of a wonderful novel.
@zubaerchaudhari82672 жыл бұрын
Hi
@igorperic52322 жыл бұрын
Hey :) Dostoevsky opus has 6600 pages. If you read one minute per page that is 6600 minutes or 110 hours. Two minutes per page is 220 hours. How fast do you read? :)
@roshnisharma43242 жыл бұрын
Hey carolyn, are you still living with your parents? If so can you share some advice for freelancing artists and how they can find their space and voice whilst living with family.
@CarolynMarieReads2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I think the best advice I can give is to have a normal work schedule like you're not home but at an office. Have that be your "work hours" to try and separate work time and home time. Also it helps me a lot to have my own office/studio space. If you're able to, finding a space to make your work area is very beneficial. I hope this helps :)