Ooooo there is SO much I love about this post, Morganne!
1. First of all, this line: "I am voting for the future I want with my dollar." That is so powerful. I almost exclusively read library books on my Kindle because, like you, I read before bed, but this is such a great reminder to support small businesses.
2. Self-help is one of my favorite genres too, but I agree the name doesn't do it much justice. It definitely has a derogatory connotation to it. Self-improvement, or even self-discovery, feels more fitting. Yes to rebranding!!
3. I've also been thinking about reading at different times of the day in order to better absorb the information. I don't like that my default way to spend time tends to be looking at my phone or watching TV. Reading a book would be a much more restorative way to unwind. Plus, like you say here, if I did it at another time (rather than right before bed), I'd be able to better absorb the information. It'd be a win/win!
4. I love this format of commandments and am honored to have inspired it in any small way 🫶
Thanks so much Lauren! I’m glad it resonated and thanks for inspiring me ;)
Oooh I like self-discovery even better than self-improvement! *amends commandment*
100% on reading a book > digital consumption. It takes a lot of intention for me…even when I have my book in front of me I still grab for my phone first if they’re both in sight 🙈 It’s a practice!
I like your commandments! Especially #4, 7 and 9! So funny how you always savored your books and didn't want to finish them. And I like the idea of reading anytime you want - easier now that I'm not working, but still I tend to read in the evenings or weekends. Not on a random Wednesday afternoon haha. And go independent bookstores and Bookshop :)
Thanks Mom! I am envious of your ability to finish a book in a day or two. We have permission to relax and indulge in a good book whenever we so choose! :)
Ooooo there is SO much I love about this post, Morganne!
1. First of all, this line: "I am voting for the future I want with my dollar." That is so powerful. I almost exclusively read library books on my Kindle because, like you, I read before bed, but this is such a great reminder to support small businesses.
2. Self-help is one of my favorite genres too, but I agree the name doesn't do it much justice. It definitely has a derogatory connotation to it. Self-improvement, or even self-discovery, feels more fitting. Yes to rebranding!!
3. I've also been thinking about reading at different times of the day in order to better absorb the information. I don't like that my default way to spend time tends to be looking at my phone or watching TV. Reading a book would be a much more restorative way to unwind. Plus, like you say here, if I did it at another time (rather than right before bed), I'd be able to better absorb the information. It'd be a win/win!
4. I love this format of commandments and am honored to have inspired it in any small way 🫶
Thanks so much Lauren! I’m glad it resonated and thanks for inspiring me ;)
Oooh I like self-discovery even better than self-improvement! *amends commandment*
100% on reading a book > digital consumption. It takes a lot of intention for me…even when I have my book in front of me I still grab for my phone first if they’re both in sight 🙈 It’s a practice!
I like your commandments! Especially #4, 7 and 9! So funny how you always savored your books and didn't want to finish them. And I like the idea of reading anytime you want - easier now that I'm not working, but still I tend to read in the evenings or weekends. Not on a random Wednesday afternoon haha. And go independent bookstores and Bookshop :)
Thanks Mom! I am envious of your ability to finish a book in a day or two. We have permission to relax and indulge in a good book whenever we so choose! :)