Christine Gabrièlle

I’ve finished more books in the first two months of this year than all of last year!

To be fair, I’ve incorporated some audiobooks, which are consumed much more quickly, and have mostly been used as my method to finish the books I’ve struggled to get through the past couple of years.

Still, when I think about the fact that I only finished 5 books last year, it makes me reflect on how stressed my brain must’ve been.

You see, reading is relaxing to me. Reading is indulgent and soothing, and it takes me setting aside time to sit still and clear my mind in order to enjoy a book. A lack of reading, for me, indicates an overactive, stressed, and unfocused mind. Either I’m busy or I’m anxious, and I know last year wasn’t a terribly busy year.

Having read and listened to so many books in the short period of time since the year started, means my mind has been experiencing more peace and I love that for me! Also, I think my small group’s little book chat has been a positive influence.

I’ve got 7 more books on my TBR shelf in my office (as of writing this), 5 of which I want to read this year. There are also additional books on my TBR list in my phone—mostly more Michael Crichton titles.

I feel really good about how my reading is going so far this year, and I hope it continues in this fashion. We’ll see how the year shapes up!

How are your reading goals going? Have you read more or less than you thought you would thus far? If less, what’s hindering you? If more, what’s fueling you? I’d love to know!

Until next time… Happy Reading!

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